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it's been a while...

2009-11-16T21:26:00.002-05:00

It has been a while since I last wrote on here. I know that all of my devoted fans missed me (whoever you are). There has been a lot going on in my life in the last month and a half. First of all,...

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Why?

2009-09-21T12:19:00.004-04:00

What do we exist for as a church? Why do we come together on Sunday mornings? Why do we dress the way we do? Why do we sing the songs we sing, and say that other songs that aren't our preference...

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Fall is in the air...

2009-09-08T09:32:00.002-04:00

I'm about to go to school, but I just wanted to quickly post. Has anyone been feeling that weather outside lately? AMAZING! I can't believe how awesome it is. The only reason I feel this way is...

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Dancing, the immortal BAPTIST sin!

2009-09-02T10:34:00.004-04:00

People, I have to take a moment and rant about something so ridiculous that it bothers the crap out of me. Are you ready? Here it is:What is with us Southern Baptist people who are OFFENDED by the...

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A New, But Obvious Conclusion (Whose To Blame?)

2009-07-11T00:51:00.004-04:00

In doing more reading online and looking at statistics and really doing some soul searching, I believe that I have found a place to put the blame for the decline of the Southern Baptist Church.Many...

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Sunday morning experiments...

2009-07-03T23:41:00.002-04:00

so i did a little experiment on Sunday morning this last week. during our regularly scheduled fellowship time in the service i decided to mix things up a bit. i asked that everyone find 1 person...

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The Downfall of the SBC

2009-06-24T17:59:00.003-04:00

I am a worship leader in an SBC church in NC. And I am convinced that the downfall of the SBC will not be Johnny Hunt, Thom Rainer or any other big wig in the convention. It is going to be the...

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Blog Circuit with Frank Viola - "From Eternity to Here"

2009-06-09T10:02:00.002-04:00

Q&A With Frank Viola: 1. I've seen all sorts of ways authors have chosen to explain our relationship to God (father, mother, brother, etc.) But, what made you look at our relationship to God...

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Tomorrow, Blog Circuit with Frank Viola

2009-06-08T23:21:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow, June 9th, is the day. I will be participating in a blog circuit with Frank Viola and many others concerning his new book "From Eternity to Here". I look forward to everyone coming to...

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Frank Viola Blog Circuit, June 9

2009-06-03T20:19:00.002-04:00

Next Tuesday, June 9, I will be participating in a blog circuit with author, Frank Viola ("Pagan Christianity") as we discuss his new book "From Eternity to Here." You won't wanna miss this.

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Home, Sweet Home.

2009-05-27T15:34:00.002-04:00

well...i'm back after my trip to Michigan for my great-grandmother's 100th birthday. amazing! she's 100 and still kicking it. she still lives at home w/ the assistance from one of her sons, but...

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Summer is Quickly Approaching...

2009-05-06T11:45:00.003-04:00

It is now May 6, 2009. In 3 weeks it will be June. Summer is quickly approaching. And now, what do we do? Reflect...?Prepare...?Gear-up...?Personally...I will be taking a much needed break from...

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Funny How Things Scare People...

2009-05-04T09:43:00.003-04:00

it's kind of funny to me when people hear that i said something like "re-thinking church" how quickly they get freaked out and think that i've become some heretic. but, just because i'm "re-thinking...

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Organic Church...

2009-05-02T23:42:00.003-04:00

no, it's not a type of health food church. but in a way it is the description of a "healthy" church. and when i say "church" i don't mean denomination, building or doctrine...i mean the people...

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Re-thinking the Christian life...

2009-05-01T13:34:00.003-04:00

Over the last week I have begun what I would call a re-thinking of the Christian life and have begun to read many articles, and soon books that are helping me to re-think what it REALLY means to be a...

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Puffy Lips.

2009-04-27T10:12:00.003-04:00

Well, yesterday was quite an interesting and scary day all together. Scary because it was my first time having to take my daughter to the hospital. I guess now I'm a real parent.Anyways, it all...

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4 Seasons

2009-04-21T14:42:00.001-04:00

I love winter. I love the snow, the cold weather, getting bundled up and having snowball fights with neighborhood kids. But, I think I love Spring even more. In the Spring new life begins for...

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Open rejection of God...

2009-03-27T04:14:00.002-04:00

i spent this early morning (2a.m. to 4 a.m.) watching nightline's faceoff on ABC's website. the first thing i watched was "does satan exist?" in which mark driscol and annie lobert debated with...

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The Hand that Guides

2009-03-06T11:57:00.002-05:00

I have recently discovered a verse in the bible that I have really taken to heart. Every time I look at my daughter I am reminded of this scripture. It says this:For I hold you by your right...

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Worship: What's It All About?

2009-03-06T11:15:00.002-05:00

It breaks my heart to hear people complain about a worship service. Yes, it might have a little to do with the fact that someone took the time to plan and put together the worship service (much like...

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A Deer and a Crossing...

2009-01-07T10:06:00.003-05:00

there's this dead deer i have to pass on the way to work every morning. it started off with a small spot on its hind legs where it had been hit and most likely broke his hips and caused him to die...

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In the Blink of an Eye...

2008-12-30T01:29:00.002-05:00

...gone...just like that. this is happening to me as i sit here and look back over the last year.this time last year, rhylee was not even able to hold her own head up...now, she's standing on her...

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A New Year, A New Start

2008-12-30T00:50:00.000-05:00

It’s that time of year again folks. Its the time of year where every one who just gorged themselves at Thanksgiving and Christmas can make themselves feel better by saying, “I’m going to lose 15...

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Religion vs. Relationship: What REALLY Matters...

2008-11-24T12:34:00.002-05:00

I have created for you a list of differences between a faith built on religion and a faith built on relationship. My goal here is that by the time you finish reading the list you will see what...

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God: The Artist of All Artists

2008-11-03T13:41:00.000-05:00

I spent the weekend of October 11th-12th in the foothills of Upstate SC. I was there because I was leading worship for a youth retreat called “Focus.” The actual town is called Marietta, SC and it...

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