NO SUBSTITUTE FOR WHOLENESS

Substitutions are a standard part of life.  We substitute onion rings for fries.  We substitute Splenda for sugar.  We substitute texting for talking. We all remember causing mischief when a substitute teacher walked into the classroom, or at least I do. And some of you may even remember when the von Erichs and the Freebirds [...]

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EVERY PERSON HAS A STORY

Every person has a story. Every story has potential for a happy ending. Every story has a villain. Every villain is creating conflict. Every story has a Hero. Your life is an amazing story. Your story is continuing to unfold. Your story is not over. Your story is interwoven with the stories of others. You [...]

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135 QUESTIONS JESUS ASKED

A few months back, Pastor Morris Sheats (one of my ministry heroes and mentors) shared about a sermon series he was preparing on the questions Jesus asked.  This concept intrigued me, and I decided to jump into study of this topic myself. I have been amazed by how masterfully our Lord uses questions to teach [...]

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POWER GRID

The fact that you are reading this article is evidence that you are, or have recently been, connected with the U.S. Power Grid.  Right now, through over 180,000 miles of transmission lines, power is being supplied to the millions of homes in the United States. With all of our advances in the technology to generate [...]

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FLUSH

One of the key distinctions between developed and undeveloped nations is the adequacy of sewage removal and treatment.  The capacity to properly deal with sewage creates the environment for growth, health, and prosperity. Proper sewage removal is equally essential to the human soul. Ezekiel 47 paints a picture of a river flowing from the throne [...]

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