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September 2015

September 28, 2015

Morning Brew: Monday, Sept 28

How long do we wait until we cry out to God? In Isaiah 37, Sennacherib...

September 27, 2015

Something New at www.joshdaffern.com

Hey everyone, I've got a new idea I want to test launch tomorrow morning. Thanks...

September 17, 2015

Fall Break

I'm heading out of town for the next several days. I'll pick up my blog...

September 16, 2015

10 Steps to Interacting With an Increasingly Hostile World

These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: Matthew 10:5 In Matthew 10, Jesus...

September 15, 2015

Love Triangles, Ashley Madison and the Myth of Education

Education can never fully solve the problems of the heart. Over the past few weeks...

September 14, 2015

3 Ways to Transform Your Day From Mediocre to Magnificent

Mondays are 'meh'. You're still coming down off the mountain of a high from all...

September 11, 2015

If Christ Came to Set Us Free, Why Don't We Feel Free?

We know on the most basic level as Christians that Jesus came to set us...

September 10, 2015

Story of Hope: Brenda and Esmerelda

Last week our church had a mission team working in the Haitian slums of Barahona, Dominican...

September 09, 2015

5 Ways to Embrace the Messes

In the most famous story Jesus ever told (the Prodigal Son), the climax comes when...

September 08, 2015

6 Signs Your Church Might Be a Museum

Some of the most beautiful church buildings in Europe like the Cathedral at Notre Dame...

September 07, 2015

Happy Labor Day

Have a great day! See you tomorrow.

September 04, 2015

Be Careful When You Check Your Phone During the Sermon

I know it's tempting, preachers like me droning on and on during a sermon. Did...

September 03, 2015

The BIGGEST Lie We Tell Ourselves

Originally posted May 20, 2015 Recently I sat down to counsel with two different people....

September 02, 2015

Why 90% of My Sermons Are Preached Out of the Gospels

There are 66 books in the Bible, but I overwhelmingly stick to four. I don't...

September 01, 2015

I Never Ever Ever Thought I Would Have This Conversation At Church

I've had lots of strange conversations at church. People stopping me to tell me the...

August 2015

August 31, 2015

7 Steps to Becoming a Person of Hope

If you're ready to change your outlook on life and become a person of hope, here...

August 29, 2015

Prayer for the Weekend

Heavenly Father, this morning as I start this weekend, I humbly come before you and ask:...

August 28, 2015

Hurricane Katrina and My Journey to Columbus

I can't believe it's been ten years. Hurricane Katrina, a life-defining event for almost everyone...

August 27, 2015

The Most Offensive Aspect of Christianity

There are a truckload of issues where Christians are seen to be offensive and countercultural:...

August 26, 2015

Why Does God Allow Persecution?

A marching band in Brandon MS wasn't allowed to play at the half time of...

August 25, 2015

3 Simple Ways to Build More Intimacy in Your Family

Life just went from 0 to 100 mph in many households as school has started...

August 24, 2015

The Absolutely Positively Best Thing About Mondays

Mondays get a bad rap. It comes too early. You learn to hate your alarm...

August 22, 2015

Climate Control #3 – The Power of Together

Here is the third sermon in our series Climate Control:

August 21, 2015

Story of Hope: Team Hoyt

Rick Hoyt was born in 1962 to Dick and Judy Hoyt. As a result of...

August 20, 2015

7 Things You Can Do to Start Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage

Apparently a lot of people are interested in what can wreck a marriage. Yesterday's post...

August 19, 2015

4 Things That Will Wreck Your Marriage If You're Not Careful

No one intentionally sets out to wreck a marriage. Everyone wants your marriage to work, at least...

August 18, 2015

Climate Control #2 – Thermodynamics

Here is the second sermon in our new series Climate Control.

August 17, 2015

How to Stay Grounded When Heading Off to College

Last week I received a message from a former student with a great question about...

August 14, 2015

Story of Hope: Kristin

From an atheist on the verge of an abortion to a passionate follower of Jesus,...

August 13, 2015

3 Ways to Be Different on Purpose at Home

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your...

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