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2019-02-11T15:54:58-06:00

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Sackcloth and Ashes in the Southern Baptist Convention

Last updated on: February 11, 2019 at 3:54 pm   By Josh Daffern

Yesterday the Houston Chronicle released a bombshell report (part 1 of 3) about sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention. It is scathing and it is gut-wrenching to read as a lifelong Southern Baptist. The report names names, and while most will think the most important names are the denominational leaders and megachurch pastors called out, the most important names are the names of the victims, lives forever tarnished and ruined by vicious sexual assaults, assaults that took place within... Read more

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2019-02-07T11:10:25-06:00

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If This Bible Hero Could Get Past His Past, Anyone Can

Last updated on: February 7, 2019 at 11:10 am   By Josh Daffern

For years, perhaps you’ve been disqualifying yourself from God’s love and forgiveness because you’ve convinced yourself that what you did was too horrible, too unforgivable.  Read more

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2019-02-04T05:58:15-06:00

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Fortnite Evangelism

Last updated on: February 4, 2019 at 5:58 am   By Josh Daffern

“I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 If you are not familiar with Fortnite, you probably don’t have elementary or teenage boys in your house. I’ve got three boys, so I am very familiar with the video game craze that has spread like a virus and is has now infected the mind of almost every boy with electronic... Read more

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2019-01-31T06:09:34-06:00

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Why I’m Forever Grateful Two Mothers Did Not Choose Abortion

Last updated on: January 31, 2019 at 6:09 am   By Josh Daffern

I live in a crazy, chaotic, busy home. My wife and I have four rambunctious kids (ages 4 to 11) that keep life filled to the brim. Many days four kids is tiring, but never are there days when I regret having so many. In fact, I’m forever grateful to my wife and to two other women, mothers who had unplanned pregnancies yet courageously chose to give life instead of take it away. Much has been made in the news... Read more

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2019-01-28T05:38:02-06:00

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8 Myths That Need to Be Busted Before You Can Make a Difference

Last updated on: January 28, 2019 at 5:38 am   By Josh Daffern

Everyone wants to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Everyone wants to be a part of something that matters. The problem is too many Christians are not making a tangible impact in their world. Perhaps what’s holding you back is one of these myths designed to keep your life meaningless. Here are eight myths that need to be busted before you can start making a difference in your world: The ‘Calling’ Myth – Some would say you need... Read more

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2019-01-10T07:35:10-06:00

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6 Signs You May Be Attending a Modern Old Testament Church

Last updated on: January 10, 2019 at 7:35 am   By Josh Daffern

Old Testament thinking has infiltrated too many churches that claim to follow Jesus and the new covenant. Here are 6 signs: Read more

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2019-01-04T06:35:04-06:00

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7 Ways to Reach the ‘Nones’ for Jesus

Last updated on: January 4, 2019 at 6:35 am   By Josh Daffern

40% of those under 30 identify as a None (no religion). We don't have to simply write them off. Here's how we get them back. Read more

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2019-01-04T06:42:06-06:00

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6 Reasons Why the ‘Nones’ Are Walking Away From Church

Last updated on: January 4, 2019 at 6:42 am   By Josh Daffern

It shouldn't be a mystery why so many people are walking away from church. Here are six primary reasons. Read more

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2018-12-31T04:18:47-06:00

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A Shockingly Simply Reason Why People Don’t Come to Church

Last updated on: December 31, 2018 at 4:18 am   By Josh Daffern

I drive past a business every single day that I have no intention of ever visiting, much like people drive past my church every Sunday. Read more

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2018-12-28T05:50:59-06:00

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The 2 Best Ways to Interact with the Supernatural World

Last updated on: December 28, 2018 at 5:50 am   By Josh Daffern

Although the supernatural world is hidden, that doesn't mean that engaging with it has to be mysterious. Read more

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