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When to be happy, when to be sad

There’s some tension between what the Bible says about “rejoicing always” and “mourning with those who mourn.” So how do you and I resolve it? Do we pretend the opposing passages don’t exist, leaning one way while ignoring the other? Or is there a better answer, one that takes both sides into account? [Click to [...]

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How a slimy, bald man encouraged me

The service was over. I remember I played drums in the worship band that day. I don’t remember the sermon. Everyone’s filing out the doors at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone’s cheerful. “I think we’re having lunch downstairs,” I hear someone say. “Hey, Marshall, can I talk to you for a moment.” I turn to [...]

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The 3 essential tools for influencing others

A lot about serving others comes back to influencing them. Giving them stuff is one thing but helping them shift their perspective is another. It literally changes the course of people’s lives. So in this video, I thought I’d take a step back and look at the three basic tools you and I can use [...]

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One cliche that can go a long, long way

The other day, I wrote in my journal about a cliche I need to remember. Like you, I’ve heard about it over and over again, but I still don’t take it seriously… unless I want something. So yeah, I figured I’d share the reminder with you. Hopefully, you can take something away from it… if [...]

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Citing God: An abandoned habit

The other day, I was listening to an Indian guy online talk about the Internet. Right in the middle of the conversation, he said something like, ”I think God created the Internet so businesses could fail faster [and learn quicker].” For some reason, that floored me. I literally paused the video, took off the headphones, and [...]

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