Friends of mine will tell you that I have a tendency to turn conversations towards theology. I can’t help it – it’s a topic I’m passionate about. In a recent conversation, a friend was telling me about the journey that he is on in an effort to grow closer to God. He’s engaging in the [...]
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As you may or may not know, I desire to someday be a pastor. I’ve wanted to be one (and have felt called to be one) for probably around ten years now. It is what led me to obtain a degree in Pastoral Leadership Studies. Long story short, I’m not one…not yet. But I do [...]
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Matthew Paul Turner, a blogger who I look up to for his biting sarcasm and genius wit (not to mention his sincerity and love for Jesus), recently tweeted the following question: Rather than pastors, music, production, buildings, programs, or sermons, what if churches were best known for hope/grace? It got me thinking a little. I [...]
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