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Experiencing the Power of Light
I was recently in Boston, and our meetings ended around 4 o’clock. I was excited because I thought I had a couple of hours to explore. But when I went outside, it was already dark. The sun was gone, and the city had settled into nighttime. I was genuinely disappointed.…
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Maybe I’m the Olive Tree!
Have you ever thought about the allegory of the olive tree in Jacob 5:22 as more than just a story? It hit me differently recently. God basically said, “Don’t worry about it; I knew this wasn’t the best spot. But I’ve been taking care of it for a long time,…
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Making Joy from Scratch
Carl Sagan once said that if you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you first have to invent the universe. That idea opened my eyes to how much had to happen before any of us could find real joy. In this post I share how that quote, my…
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Are you there God? It’s me, Mike
Sometimes it feels like my prayers are lost, floating away unheard—it gets frustrating. But in those quiet moments of doubt, I have to remind myself: God is still by my side. He walks with me, patiently waiting for me to turn everything over to Him. Even when it’s hard to…
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Just be yourself, your best self.
Our worth is intrinsic, given by God, and realized through our efforts to become our best selves.
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Did you think to Pray?
What is a prayer? Is it a hope, a wish, or a heartfelt conversation with an old friend? We often find ourselves in prayer, presenting a wish list of desires and needs, promising anything and everything if only God would intervene on our behalf. Over conference weekend, my family –…
Living the Good News 