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MY BELOVED BROTHER IN LAW.
Read more: MY BELOVED BROTHER IN LAW.“The Christian who contemplates death with joy is a living sermon.” Charles Spurgeon My beloved brother, Santos Rodriguez, went to be with the Lord today. Sadly, I was in Florida for a conference, far from my family. When my wife sent me the news via text, I immediately called her. Hearing the pain in her…
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WHEN SPIRIT TRIES TO BREAK YOUR SPIRIT.
Read more: WHEN SPIRIT TRIES TO BREAK YOUR SPIRIT.Traveling isn’t exactly my favorite activity. Just getting to the airport takes nearly two hours from where I live. Then, there’s the hassle of finding parking and taking a shuttle to the terminal. Once there, you have to check in and go through security—which means removing your shoes, placing your devices in a separate bin,…
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WORDS + THOUGHTS = ?
Read more: WORDS + THOUGHTS = ?In “The Fear of Potential,” I explored how anxiety can drain a person’s strength in the present. Now, I’d like to take a deeper look at how anxiety and fear arise, what occurs internally during these experiences, and the effects they leave behind. Understanding this process can provide valuable insight into managing fear and anxiety…
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Metaphysically Homeless. The Struggles of a Christo-Urbanite.
Read more: Metaphysically Homeless. The Struggles of a Christo-Urbanite.“‘Christo-Urbanite,’ a term that perfectly encapsulates individuals who are immersed in urban hip-hop culture but are transformed by a profound Christian faith.” Shai-Linne Our sense of belonging, I believe, comes from the reality that we are not yet where we are ultimately meant to be. We belong to God, our Father, but for now, we…
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THE CALMING EFFECTS OF WORST CASE SCENARIOS.
Read more: THE CALMING EFFECTS OF WORST CASE SCENARIOS.“Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.” G.K. Chesterton Yesterday, I preached a sermon titled “Prioritizing Prayer, God’s Word, and Community” based on Acts 6:1-7. This passage describes a moment when the Apostles faced the challenge of…
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ITINERANT SPEAKERS. ITS FLAWS AND WEAKNESSES.
Read more: ITINERANT SPEAKERS. ITS FLAWS AND WEAKNESSES.In September 2024, Pastor Steven Lawson was removed from ministry after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in her late twenties. As a result, he was dismissed from Trinity Bible Church of Dallas and removed from his roles at The Master’s Seminary and Ligonier Ministries. Reports suggest that the relationship lasted for about…