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  • First Things First

    First Things First

    There’s a lot Paul could have said. The Corinthians were distracted, divided, and disoriented. Drifting into pride. Chasing novelty. Unraveling the gospel. But Paul doesn’t start with rebuke.…

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  • A House of Borrowed Things

    A House of Borrowed Things

    David had reached the end of his reign. The ark was secure. The people were at peace. The plans for the temple were in hand. And the giving?…

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  • The Song Before the Storm

    The Song Before the Storm

    A few days before it happened—before the saw, the scream, the severed fingers—I ordered our family Christmas card. As usual, I chose the layout. The photos. The font.…

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  • Love That Shows Up with Mac & Cheese

    Love That Shows Up with Mac & Cheese

    Today, my daughter got braces. It’s a rite of passage for many kids. A necessary step toward a straighter smile. But for a 13-year-old girl, it can feel…

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  • When Envy Silences the Gift

    When Envy Silences the Gift

    I have two younger brothers: Garrett and Michael. Both were born athletes. Growing up, they could throw a spiral, hit a curveball, bench press a Buick. I, on…

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  • When the Table Becomes a Mirror

    When the Table Becomes a Mirror

    The New King James Version puts it plainly: “each one takes his own supper ahead of others…” (1 Corinthians 11:21) They were rushing to the table. Hungry, yes.…

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