more than you deserve…
Justice: getting what you deserve. Mercy: not getting what you deserve. Grace: getting more than you deserve. In light of our brokenness, fragility, and need, how can we wrestle through the understanding of grace? Furthermore, when we cry out for justice and...
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will and i…
Will and I go way back. Like waaaaay back! You see, I’ve been trying to conform him to my desires and whims by manipulating situations or scriptures. But alas, he’s doing his own thing and I can only watch him work. What did you say? You don’t know...
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julie andrews meets michael hyatt…
The words rolled off his lips effortlessly and I knew he was one of the very few who can speak like he writes. Shirt neatly tucked into his denim, it was a casual look for someone who is anything but casual. Michael Hyatt spoke at Catalyst yesterday in a lab for...
read morethe new spot…
This is the new place I’ll call home for a while. After several emails and comments about more user-friendly content, this blog redesign should make things a bit easier to navigate. Here are a few things you should know about the blog: You can signup for an RSS...
read moreI'm MOVING…
It’s been ten months since I began blogging and it has been such an awesome experience. In the past couples months I’ve listened to your suggestions and tried creating a blog that was more user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. I’m so excited to...
read moreguessing leads to caffine fix…
I’ll be posting about the awesome conference in San Jose later, but I have something to announce! If you can guess what it is, you’ll win a $25 giftcard to Starbucks and an eHug 😉 Happy guessing… *Edit to post: AP from Los Angeles and Suzanne from...
read morepost-it project…
When we compare our lives to others, it may be disillusioning. But there is a healthy introspection that comes from acknowledging what you have in light of the blessings God has given. Therefore, give back. In the midst of the craziness of life, I don’t want to...
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100 words on the granola syndrome…
Beware of the Granola Syndrome in church. Yup, you heard me, thee Granola Syndrome. People walk into church as a fruit, a nut, or a flake. A fruit: healthy, alive, bearing other fruit. A nut: enough said. (We know those people so we’ll just stay PC on this one.)...
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rituals, check lists, and burnout…
May you experience the love of Christ, through it is so great you will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God. —Ephesians 3:19 There needs to be a followup; an explanation of sorts. After...
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life change hurts…
Life change hurts. But if you want change, deal with the pain. Period, the end. It’s no secret that I love to workout and strive for the great new exercises to try. I’ve found an awesome gym near my house that offers amazing cross training by a fitness...
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