Sooner or later it has to happen. Somebody you’re trying to serve will manage to annoy you. Even offend you. In that moment, you won’t feel
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The Christian Life Made Difficult
It’s intimidation time. I’m on the back porch talking to a middle-aged symbol of virility. The man has a barrel chest, a silk shirt, a
No Need to Pray
Remember the first time you ever had a prayer answered? Maybe you were tempted to wonder if it might have been a coincidence. It was nice
Awkward Lessons
“Lord, thank you for all you’ve done for me.” But what has He done for me lately? “Anyway, Lord, you are the light of my
Sometimes Discipleship Isn’t Cool
Discipleship may yet turn into the evangelical designer accessory of our time. Think about it: Jesus, java, mentors, workbooks, sign-ups, practice, learning, deep talk. It all
Discipleship Crisis—Two Reasons Why You Won’t Grow
You know those annoying seeds in grapefruits—the ones you dig out with a spoon? I took one of them and planted it in my house, in
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