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Judging, Not.
Did you ever meet someone and know immediately that you were kindred spirits? That he or she would become part of your fellowship of the ring? That’s how I felt the first time I encountered Maggie Wallem Rowe. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to her and to her knew devotional – This Life We …[ read more ]
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ACME Log-Removal Service VS. The Long Way
Log-removal in my life is never a “one-and-done” proposition. Apparently, in my soul, there’s an entire redwood forest of old growth trees that my unsanctified self can split into logs the enemy uses to blind me to my own failings and prejudices at any time. I have been guilty of subscribing to the ACME school of log-removal services by …[ read more ]
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How to Survive a Pharisee Apocalypse
Do you know how to survive a zombie apocalypse? Within the church, we’re at much higher risk for a more dangerous contagion. Let me start with a little story. Once, I worked with a mother who requested help. She’s on her own with no extended family and was struggling to know how best to manage …[ read more ]
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Forcing Back My Inner Pharisee
Here’s the thing. I get how serious sin is. I can see how bad things are these days, how bad people are, in fact. Every day, I encounter people who make choices so contrary to God’s plan for their lives, who fall so far short of His standard of holiness, and who deserve, not grace …[ read more ]