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Oct. 31, 2012

Biographies Teach Us the World Isn't Safe

By Luke

...and that that's okay. This theme has been building over my last three posts. It hasn't been entirely intentional. But when we study history, we quickly see that this world isn't safe. Biographies are filled with pain and loss and … Continue reading →

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Oct. 17, 2012

Lazy vs Greedy

By Luke

I woke up thinking about a question I saw a while back: "Why is it easier to believe that 150,000,000 Americans are being lazy than that 400 Americans are being greedy?" I think the question was posed by someone of … Continue reading →

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Oct. 5, 2012

God uses regular people to change the world

By Luke

Each Global Prayer Digest begins with a missionary biography. This month we read about William Carey, a self-taught shoemaker who launched the modern missions movement and translated the Bible into multiple languages (among other things). If this brief overview of … Continue reading →

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Oct. 4, 2012

A 21-day Prayer Challenge

By Sarita

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. –Philippians 4:6 I'd like to be more strategic in my prayer habits. I believe God hears our prayers and … Continue reading →

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Oct. 2, 2012

Economics, Taxes, and Giving

By Luke

Yesterday I presented some ideas about education and employment. In the current climate, it's easy to see in those observations that capitalism can reveal selfish monsters. Indeed, one need not look far to uncover examples of greed and corruption in … Continue reading →

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Jul. 30, 2012

Are Others "Safe" to Talk with You?

By Luke

She's considering homeschooling. She's attended a few convention sessions and has been encouraged. But she's also terrified. "I didn't realize this was a religious thing," she confides to me. "I..." she hesitates, visibly distraught. "It's okay," I reassure her. "I … Continue reading →

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Jul. 13, 2012

Thinking Bigger in Ministry

By Luke

My perspective is often far too narrow. Take, for example, the following that literally just happened: A friend called needing me to bring him a spare key after locking himself out of his house. Happy to be of service, I … Continue reading →

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