A quick rundown of how to work a personal daily inventory.
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A Social Distancing Baptism: Evidence of God’s Grace In Any Circumstance
This past weekend was incredibly special, as Hallie, our nine year old, was baptized! She had asked Jesus to save her back in the spring, but then COVID 19 came on the scene and temporarily shut down churches to in person services. But as some normalcy was returning, it was time to follow through with baptism. Hallie was a nervous wreck, but quietly excited about it. Even as she sat through the service, she was on the verge of tears. The thought of getting up in front of people was terrifying to her. The two scheduled baptisms that morning were spread out, one at the beginning of the service and…
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Healthy Habits: Daily Exercises to Cultivate Joy
Joy. It’s that thing we all long for but sometimes seems so elusive. We all know that person who’s got “the joy joy joy joy down in their heart. Where? Down in their heart to stay.” And we look at that person and wonder how they are able to handle all that the world throws at them without shattering. We envy their poise and unshakeability (new word!). Here’s one thing I can tell you about those people. It doesn’t come naturally. I guarantee you that these people had to work at it, had to learn to trust God when everything seemed to be falling apart. They didn’t just wake up one…
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A Journey Into Joy
As I sit down write this evening, I feel an unusual weight. And in my heart of hearts, I know that it is a weight from the spiritual battle going on around me. Because tonight I need to brag on my God. He’s worked an absolute miracle in my life over the past year and a half, and I owe Him all the glory and honor for it. And that’s what the devil doesn’t want. He fights for the dishonor of God. But I’m here to fight for just the opposite. I think the root of my issues has been around for a long time, so pinning down where it…
