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Neighboring meets ripple-effect faith. I call it missional neighboring.
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How to Remain Calm When You’re Feeling Slighted
There’s a kind of peace that makes you calm even when you’re feeling slighted. That softens your face, lets silence speak first. You won’t know until you’re in the hot seat that all the days…
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It’s A Gratitude Challenge That Will Give Connection and Perspective
The fifth annual gratitude challenge begins November 1st. I’m introducing it early so you’ll have more time to invite some friends to join you. And also because I really couldn’t wait any longer to let…
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How to Start Scared (Something for All Enneagram Numbers)
How do we overcome that underlying fear keeping us from getting close to God and getting to know our neighbors? Because in order for the things God is doing inside us to ripple out beyond…
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Here’s Why Thin Places Are Better Than Mountain-Top Faith Experiences
What I’m finding is that God is always here. It’s just my awareness of Him that is fickle. So rather than living for the mountain-top experiences and bracing for weary walks through the valleys, I’m…
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Ever Feel Like God Says Go—Then Closes the Door?
It can feel like God says GO—then closes the door. Makes a way only to press pause or send you in another direction. And here, on the brink of possibility and surrender, you question whether…
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The Truth About Wrapping Paper, Pretty Bows, and Heros
Missional neighboring is telling the middle parts of our stories while they’re still unfolding and we’re still growing. Holding the grace, hope, strength, wisdom God gives in open hands so it can spill over. Naming…