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What if the key to the kingdom of God was the one thing you never expected?

A couple months ago, I was living in South Africa. Our power went out regularly, our water was kind of chunky some days, and there was a fair amount of crime. 

I’ve recently come to the conclusion that I’m a “two-talent person.”

What is Christian doctrine? 

Help breathe life and fresh gifts into your local church.

I know—nobody enjoys confessing their sins. But I tend to think it’s even worse for perfectionists like me. 

Never before has it been possible to have so many relationships. Social media means you never have to say goodbye.

As we sat side by side watching our kids’ practice, he showed concern about an issue with his son. I could relate. 

A gas station near our house offers a carwash which I’d never used—until a sunny spring Saturday’s errand to gas up our van inspired me to rinse off its layers of Midwestern road crud. 

I recently bumped into a young woman who had visited our church a little while back. I had been praying for her transition to Austin, and that she might find her way into the life of our church community. I had heard about her, and was delighted that there might be an ���� staff person becoming part of the fellowship.