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Pocket-Sized Garage Sale
UPDATE: This sale is officially over! We sold all 1400+ copies in THREE DAYS. The good news is that the book is still available in its second edition via Amazon. Click here to purchase your copy: Pocket Guide to the Bible: A Little Book About the Big Book I have a few friends who’ve had…
Read More9Thumbs: From Huck to Hot Wives to Orgasmic Cookie Butter
On Monday, we published Episode 48 of the 9 Thumbs podcast. It was an epic episode in many ways, from the theme (Controversy) to the scope (From Huck to Hot Wives to Orgasmic Cookie Butter), to the guest host (Elizabeth Esther, my intrepid roommate during the 2011 World Vision bloggers’ trip to Bolivia), to the…
Read MoreHighly-Recommended New Book PLUS 25 Free Gifts When You Order By May 7th!
My friend Frank Viola has just released a new book called God’s Favorite Place on Earth. I had no idea what to expect when I read it, but this book? I believe it could change your relationship with God. It could help you defeat bitterness, free you from a guilty conscience, and help you overcome fear,…
Read MoreAin’t No Fortunate One
As soon as the band began rocking out, that grin flashed across her face like lightning. Some folks are born to wave the flag, Ooh, they’re red, white and blue. And when the band plays “Hail to the chief”, Ooh, they point the cannon at you. It ain’t me, it ain’t me, I ain’t no…
Read MoreCritics Don’t Count. Dare To Get Out There.
I heard this quoted by Dr. Brene (‘breh-NAY’) Brown on an episode of Oprah’s “Super Soul Sunday” show. The entire show is well worth your time, especially if you’re like me, dissatisfied with shallowness and pretending, but afraid of failing or being criticized.
Read MoreOn Loving, Hating, Bullies, and Forgiveness
My friend Nish shared this article by Beth Moore tonight, and I knew as soon as I read her words, that I needed to read it and that it was going to kick my butt. Then I read it, and I was right. Life is hard enough without hatefulness rife in the Body of Christ.…
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