Tag: New Year
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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn 2017
If you’ve paid close attention, the last few posts here have been related to lament. That’s mostly because I gave a seminar (earlier today) on that topic at our Cru Winter Conference in Denver. Another reason—for the recent posts and my interest in giving the seminar—is that much of this past year was lamentable for […]
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A New Year to Remember the Old Story
Many people are taught to believe the Bible is a book of rules with a bunch of stories about many heroes who are used by God because they are good people. That could not be further from the truth. With this new year, as you begin your Bible reading plans and start resolutions, remember the […]
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A New Year, Engagement, and South Africa
Happy New Year, everyone. And oh what a year it has been. In case you are wondering, I’ll be leaving for South Africa on Tuesday, January 6. I’ll be gone for 11 months, but will have a much-needed 2-week break in late June/early July. I’m so excited to go, but it is bittersweet. I just […]