The New Norm
When I was in high school, one of my nicknames was “Norm.” In my first real job out of college, I was one of two “Steves” at the office. Because the other was my boss, I became Norm again.
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Five Roles for Growth (opens the original)
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Every person who is a Christ-follower is wired for one of five roles to help the people of God grow in unity and maturity. In this episode, Steve identifies and explains these “five-fold” gifts.
Final Instructions (opens the original)
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When you’re leaving for a trip and someone is going to watch your house or pet, you typically leave a list of detail instructions. When Paul wraps up his letter to his friends in Thessalonica, he has some final instructions for them as well. Here are some reflections on key details I need to remember as I navigate the chaos of life.
A Pattern for Prayer (opens the original)
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We all know we’re supposed to pray for others. If you’re like me, you might not always be sure how to go about it. In this episode, we look at Eph. 6 and Col. 1 to learn how to best pray for people in our lives.
Church Merch and the Motive Police (opens the original)
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Seems like more churches are selling branded gear these days. It reminds me of the division in the early church at Corinth over which “version” of the faith was the best. Join me as I look at 1 Cor. 1 and Phil. 1 for perspective on branding, motives, and unity.
Grace on the Mountain (opens the original)
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Do you ever wonder if there’s any grace for the most critical mistakes you’ve made? Moses’s refusal to trust God resulted in a life-altering consequence. Even then, God breaks through with incredible grace. If that grace was available to him, it’s certainly available to you.
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