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River

The move of God is pictured in the scriptures as a river consistently from Genesis to Revelation. That is a powerful picture of progress…...
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Jesus Is The Norm

The first heresy that came into the Church was launched by a group called the “Pelagians” who believed that Jesus was only God and...
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The Verb for the Year – “Persevere!”

The verb for the year - “Persevere!” If you happened to see the New Year’s Rose Parade you couldn't help but notice that the...
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Spread Out Your Outreach Attempts

I have always liked fishing. Since I was a little kid I have enjoyed getting out on the water and going after fish –...
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#10. Don’t Take Yourself, or Your Results, too Seriously.

What you are doing in ministry is 100% experimental no matter what you may say to the contrary. I've been doing outreach for decades...
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In The Groove

In times like this – lots going on, me being the point guy in setting out to establish the new culture of Coastland –...
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It’s About Challenge

I’m taking a break from my book for today. I was talking with a pastor friend this week about the changing face of commitment. The...
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Looking Outward…

I recently sat on a two-hour flight next to a guy who initially was a bit miffed when I asked if I could sit...
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Petty-ness That Divides Us

I like Tom Petty and his band the Heartbreakers. Trivia – they got their big break when they were the backup band for Dylan...
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Kindness in Weekend Messages

Monday It is exciting to go to Google on weekends to put in key phrases to see what phrases I can glean on from weekend...

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