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Coming Clean

Some of you who are reading this are praying for the return of a “prodigal spouse.” I was one once, you know? A prodigal spouse. A wanderer. And now, it humbles me to wash the feet of those who are waiting … Continue reading

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The Muck of God’s Mission…continued…and continued…and…

1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet … Continue reading

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The Muck of the Mission…continued

Sometimes when we’re in the middle of the muck and mire of God’s mission, we get short-sighted. Fussing and fidgeting to find a way out becomes the order of the day. We focus on our circumstances and we need tangible … Continue reading

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The Muck of the Mission

In case no one told you, God’s mission will include muck…a lot of muck. Because, for as much as His mission has eternal impact, you’re still walking it out on earth. A fallen world filled with dense brokenness; yours and … Continue reading

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God of the…

We cannot think of a single person in our lives right now who isn’t in need of a major miracle at this phase of their mission. They’ve been waiting and praying. Praying and waiting. Still nothing. Sound familiar? Daylight brings … Continue reading

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A Razor’s Edge

There are days during Plan Faith when you will stand on a razor’s edge. There is no step of faith nor action to take. Not one. Taking a step in ANY direction would satisfy your flesh, but it would also … Continue reading

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One Baby Step

Over the years we’ve been reconciled and in ministry, we’ve realized how much of God’s mission is fueled by faith. You know…it’s the kind of faith that makes your armpits sweat. The fearless leaping kind of faith. The bounding over … Continue reading

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Heart Hunger

God has a mission for your marriage; an earthly mission that will have a heavenly impact. And, He knows you’ve been hungering for something more. He put that heart hunger inside of you. But, there’s a catch.       This is … Continue reading

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Hand to the Plow

In 2007, God moved us more than 3,000 miles away from our family and everything familiar. Since then, it has seemed rather ironic that in order to help bring marriages and families together, we must be apart from our own. No … Continue reading

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“A Friend Loves at all Times” (Proverbs 17:17)

Like many couples, we had no clue that God had a mission for our marriage. When we were married in 1989 we thought we had the world by the tail. Instead, the world snuffed us out in less than two … Continue reading

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