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The Mercy of Conviction
Sometimes, the most merciful thing God can do… is confront you. Because sin rarely starts as rebellion. It starts as entitlement. Justification. A subtle shift in attention. A…
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When the Wise Look Foolish (and the Foolish Look Hairless)
The Apostle Paul once wrote that “the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing” (1 Corinthians 1:18). But sometimes… the folly shows up in…
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Of Marigolds and the Messiah
“This is not at all how we thought it was supposed to be…” Every time life doesn’t go according to plan, those lyrics come flooding back. I first…
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The People Who Steady You
Some people steady you just by showing up. They don’t fix everything. They don’t quote clichés. They don’t offer platitudes. They simply stand near. Speak truth. And remind…
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When the Ship Breaks Apart
A few nights ago, over coffee with Jason, I was naming storms again—listing everything that’s gone wrong since the saw, since the surgery, since the news of the…
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The Night She Stood Taller
My daughter Sophia turns 13 this week, and her vision was clear: A masquerade dinner party. With elegance. With sparkle. With cheese fondue and sequined shoes. And thanks…
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