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Real Life This will be the first Christmas without two of our grandfathers. My wife lost the pillar of faith and booming presence of her Grandpa Dick after several medical complications. I lost my steadfast, hardworking, consistent Grandpa Wendel just weeks before him...

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Where are you from? Tell us a little bit about you and your family. I grew up in Ovilla, TX, which is a small town right outside of Dallas. My parents took a leap of faith and moved us there from central Arkansas, where they had spent their entire lives. As the oldest...

This is part two! If you'd like to check out part one first, click here! 6. I am (becoming) less selfish No one really tells you that when you become a parent, you will go through a crash course on “how to lose your selfishness.” If you’re a healthy parent, you will...

My wife and I were hanging out with some friends earlier this week and reflecting on the story of how we met along with all of the adventures that come along with dating, engagement, and the first few years of marriage. As we reminisced, I realized that we had...

Empathy vs Sympathy & Compassion: What's the Difference? Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ?  Any comfort from His love?  Any fellowship together in the Spirit?  Are your hearts tender and compassionate?  Then make me truly happy by agreeing...

“The main hurdle for us to overcome was that we needed to get better responding, rather than reacting, to pain and fear. In other words, we had to become more emotionally “response-able.”” –Danny Silk What is emotional responsibility? Pastor Danny Silk has been one of...

“Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.” -Zig Ziglar “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” -Viktor Frankl The weekend is almost...

Back to School 1. Pray over your children before they leave for the day If you are fortunate to be able to see your kids off, or drop your kids off at school- take 30 seconds to stop and release a quick, meaningful blessing over them. If you work overnight shifts, or...