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February 2013

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A “Thank You” to Singles

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On this Valentines Day, I have thought of how much I love my wife. But I’ve also thought of some amazing friends in my life who are not hitched. I want to say thanks to you: Thank you for not settling for a slug (or even a halfway decent person). You would not be doing […]

Wednesday

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February 2013

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A shocking story of peacemaking

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In a shocking article from leading homosexual advocate Shane Windmeyer, he confesses that he has become friends with Dan Cathy, whose company (Chick-Fil-A) has become the most villified target of gay rights groups everywhere. (If you haven’t read the article, please do so.) These two influential leaders have attained new perspectives and a new friendship, while at the same […]

Monday

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February 2013

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5 principles the Bible teaches about kindness

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In my previous post, I wrote about how Kindness = Awareness + Action. We see this equation everywhere. The Bible says a lot about kindness. Here are five principles that I believe are very important: Kindness is a command, not an optional personality trait (Colossians 3:12). The Bible doesn’t give us wiggle room to be rude, and […]

Thursday

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February 2013

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Kindness = Awareness + Action

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Kindness is not passive. It’s not a personality trait. It’s often not easy. Kindness requires much. As I’ve reflected on the kindest of deeds, I kept finding the same pattern: Awareness + Action. Kind people don’t cover their eyes from the hurts and problems of humanity. They see. They learn. They research. They pay attention. […]

Wednesday

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January 2013

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A deeper view of Galatians 2:20

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“CONTEXT IS KING.” That’s what one of my professors used to teach. What I learned is that in order to accurately and fully understand a Bible verse, we must first understand the context. We need to know what is going on. We need to know the setting.* I have been crucified with Christ and I no […]

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