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COUNTDOWN to my Five Favorite Christmas Songs, with historical
COUNTDOWN to my Five Favorite Christmas Songs, with historical background: #2: Carol of the Bells Originally a Ukrainian folksong for the New Year c...

COUNTDOWN to my Five Favorite Christmas Carols, with historical
COUNTDOWN to my Five Favorite Christmas Carols, with historical background: #5: O Holy Night. This stirring anthem isnt easy to sing... but its word...

THE AROMA OF COMPASSION The following is from a book I am
THE AROMA OF COMPASSION The following is from a book I am reading called Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. Highly, highly reco...

MUST READ, especially this part: It’s important for
MUST READ, especially this part: It’s important for Christians to examine the issues that led to Driscoll’s crisis in his ministry. In the hours ...

Empathy Lesson #2: The Power of Vulnerability Artists are
Empathy Lesson #2: The Power of Vulnerability Artists are insecure people. It is one of our major strengths, actually. We have hearts that are just...

This semester already feels different. I engage other people, pay
This semester already feels different. I engage other people, pay attention to the people in front of me, and somehow witty quips come tumbling out of...

MARK DRISCOLL UPDATE: For those keeping track, there was a
MARK DRISCOLL UPDATE: For those keeping track, there was a bombshell today. Director of Worship Dustin Kensrue resigned on Monday and issued a stateme...

The Christian leader the Church needs, the world wants, and God
The Christian leader the Church needs, the world wants, and God empowers is first of all humble; not a self-exalting, boastful, narcissist. Second, th...

MY BIRTHDAY: Thank you, one and all, for your generous words and
MY BIRTHDAY: Thank you, one and all, for your generous words and kind greetings for my birthday. It is always remarkable to me that people care, and I...