Why I Go On Mission Trips

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Why do I go on short-term mission trips? We do different things with each trip but helping people and sharing the gospel is always the main thing. It's also an opportunity to take myself out of my comfort zone with technology and work, and focus on His higher calling for my life. One day, God will be calling my whole family to serve somewhere in full-time missions. And we'll say YES!!

One Step Closer to Financial Freedom – No More Car Payment!

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Yesterday, after paying a little extra here and there and building up our savings... we were able to pay off the remaning balance, in full - 21 months early! This has been a great vehicle for us, and has proven to be very reliable. We've made several cross-country trips in it to Tennessee, Kentucky, and down to Laredo, TX and back a couple years ago.

Human Trafficking Around the Super Bowl

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Traffickers use the chaos in the respective host city of the Super Bowl to move victims through. I love the Super Bowl, and I'm excited about the upcoming Harbowl. But I will be praying and thinking about the women and children who's lives are taking a tragic turn this weekend. This kind of thing HAS to stop!!

What About Those Who Never Heard About Christ?

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by Chad Owen Brand Human beings as a lot are incurably religious. The problem is that since these 1 same human beings are also infected by sin, they tend not to desire to honor and glorify the true God, who is righteous and holy. Rather, they tend to make gods for themselves that are pleasing to [...]

A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball by Dwyane Wade

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In reading this book, I was again reminded how important the memories are that I create with my daughter. I learned some other ways to encourage and relate to my children, and I look forward to the wonderful journey of fatherhood ahead of me.

No Wonder They Call Him The Savior by Max Lucado

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I've been a Christian most of my life, and like many I sometimes (okay, often) take His salvation for granted. As I got more into the book, there were several great things that Max shared that reminded me of exactly why we call Him the Savior.

NFL’s Man of the Year Award

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I'm frustrated that the NFL and a good chunk of our society turns a blind eye to infidelity. I remember all the hoopla around Steve McNair's death. But take a look at how he died? Is it just me? I think the NFL's Man of the Year award should be renamed to honor someone else... maybe even Emmitt Smith.

Praying Circles Around Your Children by Mark Batterson – Praying Through the Bible

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I know that we can do many of the right things as parents, but our daughter may still make some bad decisions when she grows up. But we're always looking for more ways to increase the likelihood of her growing into the beautiful, happy young lady that God wants her to be.

5 Things to Affirm Your Kids

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Ellie recently just passed 7 months old at the time I'm writing this. At the moment, our little girl is PERFECT and we want to believe that she will stay that way. However, I know that's... not likely to happen. But we hope and pray that we will continue to diligent and consistent with pouring these phrases into her, with love.

10 Tips For Becoming a Better Husband | All Pro Dad

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Does your wife know how much she means to you? Here some quick, simple ways that you can remind her - every single day.
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