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If you’ve been a Christian for three years…

What if churches kicked members out after three years of attending? Why would churches even want to do that? In this video, I share why I think churches might be better off if they followed a similar policy. More importantly, though, I explain why you’ll definitely be better off if you adopt an “after three [...]

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Becoming child-like: How to play

Children like to play. Now you’d think that that would be a universal, human trait. Playfulness seems so close to happiness. In reality, though, most of us don’t play, except kids. I’d like to copy these kids. You? This is what I did. First, I brainstormed some words that I associate with playfulness. This is [...]

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How to refuel when serving sucks you dry

In the middle of winter in the middle of the freeway, my car stalled. Thankfully, I was on an overpass, right by an exit. Still, I had to walk a ways to the gas station, buy a can, fill it with gas, and then lug it back to my car, all while keeping my nose [...]

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Living for something greater than yourself

We all do it. It’s just a matter of deciding how. [Click through to watch if you're in email or RSS.] Serving Suggestions: (1) What are you living for? (2) If you were to devote your entire life to one thing, how would your life change? (3) Of the things you already do now, how [...]

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Suspending judgment: 3 reasons and 3 ways to start

Through high school, a close friend of mine wanted to join the military. He loved guns and explosives and all that cool stuff. After high school, I jumped straight into college, but my friend didn’t jump straight into the military. Instead, he got a couple of jobs he didn’t enjoy and started dating a bunch [...]

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