An Interview with Tim Keller

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and I thought this Fox News interview would be a good reminder on the true meaning of Marriage. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com I think what truly struck me was Tim Keller’s observation that you always marry the wrong person. Everyone is self-centered and incompatible, but marriage happens because [...]

My Problem With Christian Women’s Conferences

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I love conferences. Conferences exist for almost every topic imaginable – sales/marketing, writing, theology,  and the most recent craze, blogging. (Which I will be hopefully be attending for the very first time this year!) Although conferences may differ on workshop titles or keynote sessions, you will find common themes throughout the weekend. They will usually, Teach you new [...]

Your Expectations May Be Destroying Your Relationships

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Have you ever thought, “I sent her an email weeks ago and she never responded. Is she mad at me?” “We invited the new couple from church over to our house last month. Why haven’t they reciprocated?” If similar thoughts grace your grey matter, you came to the right place. Expectations are probably one of [...]

The Modern Rules of Tithing According to Tim Sinclair

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Author Tim Sinclair claims we are too content with the ordinary, that our habits and rituals leave little room to think outside the context in which we are familiar. In his book, Branded: Sharing Jesus with a Consumer Culture, Mr. Sinclair brings up an almost heretical, yet thought-provoking question to today’s generation of Christians. What [...]

The Decline of Courteousness

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“Rudeness is the weak person’s imitation of strength.” ~Eric Hoffer Think back to the last time you were treated, shall we say, uncivilly. How did it feel? Were you hurt? Saddened? Angry, perhaps? Every day, our culture becomes more and more rude, egotistical, selfish, and impatient, and it surprises no one. In fact, they almost [...]