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.: You win friends to Christ, not your enemies.
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Saturday, August 20, 2011. You win friends to Christ, not your enemies. When it comes to evangelism or sharing your personal faith story, the bridge to conversion is through a frienship. I find it intriguing that Jesus was tagged or branded with the name, friend of sinners. And indeed, thats what he truly was. And it was this relational connection that Jesus had with sinners that allowed conversion growth to explode. . The more complete challenge of evangelism is not so much through the verbal sharing ...
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.: My God must be more than Apple Jacks to me. Do cravings produce hunger, or does hunger produce cravings?
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Monday, August 8, 2011. My God must be more than Apple Jacks to me. Do cravings produce hunger, or does hunger produce cravings? Okay Im up at 4 AM and this thought keeps entering my mind, Right now, Im really hungry for a bowl of Apple Jacks. But to get up out of bed would risk waking my entire family for this craving of mine. Not a good scene. Besides, I just had a large snack before bedtime (chicken pot pie). How healthy is that? Okay, let me land the plane. Brad's Verse of the Day. Married nearly ...
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.: Sometimes a song stays with you for an entire day, whether you want it to or not. This is one of those songs. It comes from Building 429.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011. Sometimes a song stays with you for an entire day, whether you want it to or not. This is one of those songs. It comes from Building 429. This is a great song, but a better reason for the song. . Brad's Verse of the Day. Married nearly 24 years to my high school sweetheart, Terri. Weve been blessed with two children, McKenna and Madison. I lead an awesome church, Willowbrook. I am a Spirit chaser - with a tinge of ADD. - I also chase shiny objects. View my complete profile.
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.: Truth is transforming and transformation takes courage.
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Friday, September 2, 2011. Truth is transforming and transformation takes courage. When these two align with each other, transformation begins to happen. Someone rightly said, "The truth will set you free, but it will make you miserable first.". Going to happen. Truth is transforming, and transformation takes courage. To speak on change isn't enough. Instead, we must present truth and pursue courage. Brad's Verse of the Day. View my complete profile. My wife and two daughters. Follow Brad on Twitter.
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.: Jesus warned us to be careful of becoming legalistic because nobody wins.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011. Jesus warned us to be careful of becoming legalistic because nobody wins. I love what Mark Batterson , Pastor of National Community Church, wrote as it relates to this topic -. We need to be people who transform our culture and not condemn it.". For a deeper study on this, go to Matthew 7 (how to avoid hypocrisy). Brad's Verse of the Day. Married nearly 24 years to my high school sweetheart, Terri. Weve been blessed with two children, McKenna and Madison. I lead an a...Many ...
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.: Here it is: The Minnesota Ten Commanments
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Monday, August 22, 2011. Here it is: The Minnesota Ten Commanments. 1 Ders only one God, ya know. 2 Dont make that fish on your mantle an idol. 3 Cussin aint Minnesota nice. 4 Go to church, even when your up nort. 5 Honor your folks. 6 Dont kill. Catch and release. 7 Theres only one Lena for every Ole. No cheatin! 8 If it aint your lutefisk, dont take it. 9 Dont be braggin about how much snow you shoveled. 10 Keep your mind off your neighbors hotdish. Brad's Verse of the Day. View my complete profile.
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.: We are losing sunlight each day. The fall season is a constant reminder that darkness always returns.
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Monday, August 29, 2011. We are losing sunlight each day. The fall season is a constant reminder that darkness always returns. If you live in the Midwest youve probably noticed that your car lights are turning on just a bit earlier each evening? However, fall can also usher in extreme beauty (the turning of the trees produce amazing colors). This, too, is confusing. With darkness comes amazing beauty. During dark days I often grab hold of this verse that reads,. Brad's Verse of the Day. Married nearly ...
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