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5 Things Procrastination Will Cost You and How to Fight it

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(This article first appeared at Crosswalk.com) Procrastination can cost you. The pandemic gave procrastinators an excellent source of excuses, many legitimate. In fact, I meant to write this article sooner but, you know, the quarantine and Hamilton on Disney+ and all. Those of us who struggle with procrastination can become adept rationalizers. Miss a deadline? We’ll just hit the “extended … Read More

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A List of 25 Creative Ideas for Remote Ministry

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(This article originally appeared on Crosswalk.com as a list of 25 ideas for creative church ministry during a pandemic. It’s been reworked here as ideas for ongoing remote ministry.) Personal Prayer Art Ministry Online The pandemic introduced the concept of “remote ministry” to churches around the world, and now, at least to some extent, effective remote ministry will be a … Read More

7 Surprising Benefits of Sadness

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(This article was published at Crosswalk.com) Is your smile feeling a little strained lately? Worried that your joy cup doesn’t always “runneth over?” You might be relieved to know that God doesn’t expect Christians to be “happy” all the time.  In fact, he fully expects us to experience sadness. I know, sadness is not a “positive and encouraging” topic. Nobody … Read More

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Going Through Tough Times? Here’s Some Encouragement

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During a recent doctor’s visit my friend Bunnie was given 9 months to live. Most people would be devastated, but Bunnie went home, put on her glitter eyebrows and rabbit face paint, and went to work. Bunnie is a professional clown. She delights in bringing joy to anyone she meets. The ominous diagnosis from the doctors (lung cancer, round two; … Read More

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