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Christmastime Activities That Focus on Faith

Compassion is something we should aspire to have. It’s also something we should seek to have in our leaders. But, life and leadership are more complex than just this one thing. A list of the most compassionate presidents in US history might include John Adams, Abe Lincoln, and Harry Truman. All pretty good presidents. The list might also include John Quincy Adams, James Garfield, and Jimmy Carter. All poor presidents. [...]

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Who Doesn’t Like Random Lists of Ten?

"All human beings are both radically fallen yet made in the image and likeness of God... What's an idol? It's anything absorbing your heart & imagination more than God, anything you seek to give you what only God can give... Christ isn't about trying harder; it means transferring our trust away from ourselves and resting in Him... What’s closest to your heart is what you talk about, and if God is close to your heart, you’ll talk about Him." [...]

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Five Reminders How Little Has Changed in Five Years

I couldn’t help but notice the large number of former "friends" from a just a few years ago who have blocked me. They never reached out or indicated I had offended them. Too cowardly. Clearly they weren't the friends I hoped them to be. Fact is, I’m a Christian the same as always, but the culture's shifted. It now hates Christianity. Beneath their masks they hate Christians and even hate Christ Himself. Heart breaking. [...]

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