rewind: fear…
As most of us are in a food coma from ham, stuffing, egg nog, and cookies, I want to gear up before the new year and reflect on the journey. This week is dedicated to revisiting posts that I feel best reflect 2011. Though the content is the same, the sentiment of fear...
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merry christmas…
Merry Christmas and cheers to a new year! May 2012 be as prosperous and joy-filled as this holiday season. From our family to yours, MERRY CHRISTMAS! Love, Matt, Bianca, Parker, Ryen, and...
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100 words: don’t quit…
100 Word Wednesday When things go wrong as they sometimes will; When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill; When the funds are low, and the debts are high And you want to smile, but have to sigh; When care is pressing you down a bit- Rest if you must, but do...
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Frankie…
Frankie came into youth group after several counseling sessions with me. She wore dark lipstick and walked with swag only the hard core kids could pull off. She was from the streets. And though our church is located in the concrete jungle of East Los Angeles, she was...
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bring on 2012…
It’s almost the new year and I’m getting excited for greater things yet to come! So much has changed this year and I can’t to see how God will use us in 2012. I don’t know what’s in store, but I do know that next year is already shaping...
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vlog: submission…
Comedienne Sherri Sheppard once said, I don’t mind submission. I just don’t like when people tell me what to do. It’s funny because it’s true. Most of us are adverse to submission. Personally, I hate the word submission. The visual image I...
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matchmaking, idiotitis, and shutup ®…
I suffer from a serious condition called Idiotitis. It’s very serious. Clearly. I know I’m not the only one who suffers from this, but many walk around unaware they they also suffer from this socially crippling ill. Some symptoms may include getting your...
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hollywood, evangelism, and jesus…
Hollywood, with it’s street performers and sidewalk stars, was full of interesting characters. Men dressed as fictional action heroes posed for pictures outside of Mann’s Chinese Theater. Women dressed as Disney Princesses or movie starlets and waved their...
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joy…
This Christmas season, I’m asking God for joy. Not just happiness or holiday spirit, but deep, expansive joy. I’ve been praying for that type of joy to not only fill my life but the lives of those around me. The joy I’m asking for is the joy that...
read moreblog: singles, dating, and church…
A friend called me the other day and asked if I addressed the issue of online dating on the blog. I believe that relationships are integral parts to our overall well-being so I try to address these topics with regularity. Before I share the re-mixed blog [that’s...
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