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“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8 (ESV) The Ripple Effect When friendships end suddenly, the ache doesn’t stop with the people directly involved. It ripples through entire families. After that couple vanished from our lives, the silence seeped into our home. Our children didn’t…
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“Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.” — Psalm 41:9 ESV There’s a particular pain few people prepare you for—the pain of ghosted friendships. It’s when someone you love suddenly stops responding to calls or texts, not because of conflict but simply without explanation. When the Calls…
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“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (ESV) A Burden I’ve Carried for Years For years, I’ve carried an unfinished piece in my drafts folder. It started as one long, raw post about something few pastors or church members ever talk about—the pain of being ghosted by people we love. You…
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After wrestling with our Air B&B host to get settled into our “condo” and getting zero sleep thanks to a transit train rolling by every eight minutes — complete with crossing bells and horn blasts — I was more than ready to get my worship on. We headed to Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, where Dr. Jack…
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DALLAS, TEXAS – DAY ONE If you know me, you know that food is more than just fuel — it’s a big part of the journey. In fact, all my travels are planned around where we will find our next great meal. And last week, as we touched down in Dallas, Texas for the SBC…
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After 14 years of pastoring a church that began as a small church plant, my heart remains deeply invested in the life and direction of the Southern Baptist Convention. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, and I wanted to share some reflections from my time…
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It’s that time again! The greatest night of 2018 will take place on February 9, 2018. Night To Shine sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation will be held at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia. And you can participate! Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with…
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month! When I was a kid, I witnessed the friendships that my dad had with his preacher buddies! It was a unique thing to see. Those guys went through “thick and thin” together. They attended meetings & conferences together, cried & laughed together, golfed together and loved each other life brothers!…
