The Honor of Blessing a Ministry

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

There is a ministry in a small town in Utah, where part of my heart rests. This tiny town, 12 hours’ drive from our home, with this

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New Friendships

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We seek connection. We seek relationships, because God made us this way.  The Relevant Conference was all about relationships and connection. We had genuflecting connections. I don’t even know if that is a word, but if not, I made it up. Sue me.  Let me explain.

We were seeking to connect

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It’s Not a WHAT It’s a WHO

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“It’s really great that you grew up and got your life together. I always used to wonder what your problem was. I’m glad you pulled yourself out of that stuff.”

When someone who had known me in high school said this to me, I was at first pleased, but not

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Unseen Battles

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Why do we focus our attention on people when we come up against opposition?  Sometimes it seems like a certain person is the cause of what ever happens to be going on, and indeed at times people are used to cause upheaval and distress in our lives.  But who are we fighting, really? 

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Do You Trust Me?

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“Do you trust me?” he said as he reached out his hand, encouraging her to step on to the magic carpet and take a ride with him. As Aladdin gazed into Jasmine’s eyes she was calmed and reassured that he wouldn’t hurt her.

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