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Hating Change is Not the Same as Loving Jesus

I’m pretty conservative in almost every aspect of my life. That means I really do not care much for change, […]

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Episode 78: Living for Jesus in an Unbelieving Family

Families usually share things in common–the Thompsons are all Atlanta Braves fans, for instance (and all but one of our

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Challenge Yourself Today

How often do you crank up the intensity on your life? There is much talk these days about intensity and

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Episode 77: Fostering, Adoption, and Orphan Care with Angela Thompson

I have written several times through the years about why you should be concerned with orphan care and shared some

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Episode 76: Practicing Self-Awareness with Terry Linhart

How much margin do you need in your life? How well do you know yourself? Terry Linhart joins me today

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How to Listen to A Sermon Without Dying

Have you ever caught a great nap during a sermon? You aren’t alone. In Acts 20:7-12 the Bible tells the

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Episode 75: C. S. Lewis for a New Generation with Louis Markos

Louis Markos is a professor of English at Houston Christian University. He is also an expert and scholar on C.

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Episode 74: Lies Young Women Believe with Ginger Chestnut

On this episode, I sit down with my friend and co-worker, Ginger Chestnut, to talk about Lies Young Women Believe,

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How to Lose a Pastor in 365 Days

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I have just celebrated my sixteenth anniversary as the pastor of Malvern Hill Baptist Church. Often, as I reflect on

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Episode 73: Habits of Hospitality

Pastors have a biblical expectation and responsibility to welcome guests into their homes. There is not a biblical expectation that

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Your Physical Health is a Spiritual Issue

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Most people do not care how much I bench press or what my most recent squat was. Very few people

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What You Should and Should Not Say At A Funeral

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For this important subject, I have decided to post a blog and to record a podcast which you can find

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