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Persistence
Luke 18:4-5 4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’” When I was in middle school, before smart phones,…
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A Game of Inches
They say in most sports that an inch can determine a win or a loss. In football, it’s the difference between a touchdown or a turnover on downs. In basketball, it can mean the difference between a two-pointer and a three. And in golf, an inch can be the difference between a birdie or par.…
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Finish Strong
One of the hobbies I enjoy is running. A couple years ago, I completed a 10K which is 6.2 miles. Not only was it a test of my physical limits, but completing the race gave me a deep sense of accomplishment. There was no greater feeling than running across the finish line knowing that I…
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Write Down the Vision
Something that I have done since middle school is writing down all of the inside jokes and funny memories that I have with the people closest to me. On my iPhone, I have a folder titled “Inside Jokes,” and when I get together with my friends and family, we have the best time laughing over…
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The Anchor
The last time I went to the beach, I noticed something interesting happening. After a couple of hours of swimming in the ocean, I looked back at where we set up our umbrella and saw that we had drifted super far from our original spot. It was crazy because it felt like we were at…
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The Power of Saying Yes
“Come, Follow me.” Mark 1:17 This past weekend, my wife, Kaity, and I went on a walk to the local basketball court to shoot some hoops. Normally, we … The Power of Saying Yes
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Making Space
Mark 5:40 “The crowd laughed at him. But he made them all leave, and he took the girl’s father and mother and his three disciples into the room where… Making Space
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Be Still and Know
Exodus 14:13-14 “13 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The … Be Still and Know
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The Jukebox
It’s interesting to see how music has evolved over the years. In my generation, we grew up finding music on iTunes and LimeWire, downloading them onto our MP3 players and IPods. Our parents’ generation had vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs to enjoy whole albums. And now, younger generations have everything at their fingertips with streaming…
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The Stop Light
It was the summer of 2013. I had just turned 16 years old and got my license from the DMV. I was so excited that I no longer had to drive with my parents in the passenger seat. That same day, I drove off to my friends house because we were going together to see…
The Bigger Picture
The Bigger Picture 