It’s human nature to snuggle up to the edge of irresponsibility or disaster and stay there as long as possible.
But instead of wondering how close we can get before crossing the line,
we need to ask ourselves perhaps the most important question we can ever ask.
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Sometimes an option we’re considering creates tension inside of us.
When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it.
But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it.
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Your life is more than random, disconnected events.
It’s a story being written.
Whether it’s a thoughtful response or an emotionally fueled reaction,
we write the stories of our lives one decision at a time.
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The easiest person to deceive is the person in the mirror.
But when we do the hard work of being honest with ourselves,
we’re on our way to not selling ourselves on a potential regret.
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We never know what or who hangs in the balance of the decisions we make.
But we do know that our decisions determine the direction and quality of our life.
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A few years ago, a group of us realized that most people in our community don’t really know that God is FOR them. We’re kicking off the New Year with a renewed commitment to make sure our neighbors know that God is FOR them, and not against them. God is for you, and he’s for the people that you love. Listen in as Rich leads us to envision a community that really believes that God is for them, because they can see how we are for them.
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We all wonder. When we fix our eyes somewhere other than on God, wonder leads to wander. If you’ve wandered from the faith or are looking for the door, it’s not because of Jesus. You may think Christianity requires mind-numbing, experience-denying faith, but what if that’s not true? December 18, 2022
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We wonder because our frame of reference doesn’t provide us with all of the answers. Every version of religion works for children. But then life happens. We experience challenging circumstances that sow doubt in our childhood faith. Tragedy causes us to question if God is good and loving. Sin leads to guilt and shame. We wonder if God can really love us. Is there such a thing as a frame of reference that can accommodate a grown-up faith? December 11, 2022
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We wonder because our frame of reference doesn’t provide us with all of the answers. As our frame of reference changes or expands, some mysteries are solved. Some remain mysterious. So what do you do with the big mysteries in life—the mysteries that won’t resolve no matter how much we explore them? What do you do with your unanswered questions? December 4, 2022
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Rich Barrett gives us a preview of the Christmas season as we anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ arrival on earth. November 27, 2022
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