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Neighboring meets ripple-effect faith. I call it missional neighboring.
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How to Cultivate Happiness That Hinges on Honesty
Honesty leads to happiness. It’s as simple as that, spelled out right here in Psalm 32:2. I draw a box around the words but they truly invite us to soul-fulfilling freedom.
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This Is What God Actually Sees When He Looks at You
Set out to reflect Jesus like a mirror and you come face-to-face with your list of what you lack. Your squabbles and squeamish fears, your flat-out insecurity and sneaky pride. The features you’d change. The…
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How to Navigate Mountains, Enneagram Differences, and Elections
I gently admitted that 8 intensity is good-hard for me as a 9. Because the truth is Enneagram differences can be really, really good—in marriage, friendship, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
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How to Find Light Amidst Darkness & Joy in the Mess
We’ve felt the dire squeeze of darkness as we seek light. I want to dismiss that this side of heaven, they exist in tandem. There’s a continual push and pull, from despair and fear and…
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How to Find With-Ness When You Feel Alone
With-ness. Could there be a word that sits closer to the tender heart of God? It strikes me while praying for North Carolina, Chaing Mai, and Florida how God’s promise to join us as we…
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How to Reflect Jesus Like a Mirror (In 3 Specific Ways)
The commission to reflect Jesus is first an invitation to deeply know Him. Not about Him, but Him. Like any relationship, knowing is gradually grown, built on clocked hours, trust, and vulnerability.