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Chasing Greatness

It’s increasingly becoming an anthem of the millennial generation: “Let’s do something great for God!” We hear it at conferences. We read it in books. We see it in each other. Everywhere, young people are striving for and accomplishing great things. We …

No Regrets

“Live life with no regrets” used to be a common phrase I couldn’t stand. I felt it suggested that we do not need to claim responsibility for our actions — that one could do anything without having to acknowledge its consequences, and this phrase seemed …

Tina

In my previous blog I mentioned the abundance of blessings I experienced in my previous season on life. Today I would like to highlight one of these blessings: the friendship I had with my dear friend Tina. When I was first moving to Sioux Falls, I pos …

I Surrender … Some?

There are any number of classic old hymns that I can sing with wholehearted gusto and zeal: “Amazing Grace.” “How Great Thou Art.” “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” “Holy, Holy, Holy.” There are some beloved church favorites, however, that I struggle wit …

Why Keep Going To Church?

It’s becoming a more and more common question from today’s young people, “If I have a solid Christian community and a growing faith, why do I need to go to church?” That’s an important question and one we need to get right. Many young millennials find …

Breakup Blues

Although I spent the majority of the last few days on my couch watching any and every March Madness game that I could (and watching my bracket get worse and worse), I also spent some time talking to a couple different friends who recently went through …

Reflections on Loneliness

I spent lots of time as a single in coffee shops. Occasionally, if I was lucky, it was on a date. More often — much more often, like, maybe 100 to 1 more often — I was alone, trying to make sense of my life and my emotions and my frustrated expectation …

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