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Watershed Moments: The Unconditional Love of God

Have you ever had a watershed moment? One of those moments you can look back on & remember that things have never been the same since that moment.  For you,…



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In the Quiet

In the quiet.  That’s where you can find him.  That’s where Elijah found Him.  That’s where Jesus found Him.  That’s where Daneil found Him.  That’s where James found Him.  That’s…



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How to have an Uncompromising Faith

What does it look like to have an uncompromising faith in God? I don’t know if there is a written handbook somewhere or if every mother on the planet just…



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Changing the Game in Youth Sports

As a parent of kids who play youth sports I’m always interested in learning how to be a better parent of kids who play youth sports. Know what I mean?…



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Lay Your Weapons Down

The truth is, as followers of Jesus, we are not people of the sword. We are people who lay our weapons down. On the night that Jesus was arrested Peter…



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Fear. Defeat. And the Weapons we Choose.

What is your first reaction when you’re afraid? The experts tell us that we have 3 automated responses when we’re afraid. Fright, Flight or Freeze. So when you feel threatened,…



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The Fear of Failure

Are you afraid of failure? Maybe you remember a time in your life when you felt like you were invincible? Like nothing could touch you? That no matter what, you would…



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Insecurity, Excuses & God by Jason Graves

This is a Guest Post from my friend & partner in ministry, Jason Graves. Jason serves as the Spiritual Formation Minister at the Riverside Church of Christ in Coppell, TX. I have…



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Facing the Giant

What do we do when we’re afraid? The question isn’t, what do you do when you’re afraid? It’s what do WE do when WE’RE afraid? Fear is a powerful force…



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No Longer Slaves of Fear

Sometimes there’s a song that hits repeat in my heart.  At Riverside Church where I’m blessed to worship, we’re talking right now about “Overcoming Fear with Faith.”  It’s a challenging series…