Tag Archives: pain
The Root of Our Problems
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Fantasy vs. Reality
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I think the Christian life is a process of being weaned off of fantasy. At least it is for me. In my fantasy, I have no financial difficulties, my cars never break down (neither do household appliances), I’m always fulfilled in my job, I regularly accomplish my goals, my loved ones are healthy, I’m in […]
Progressive Overload
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We moved across town four months ago. We love our house and location. It’s right across the street from the University of Arkansas campus. It’s a perfect location for ministry to students. We’re about one mile from the high school and about two miles from the junior high, so it’s easy to get to both […]
The Desert Must Come First
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After Jesus was baptized by John, Matthew writes, “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” After Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus, he preached there, but then went into Arabia for several years. Did you know Arabia means “desert or barren?” After Moses killed an […]
Waiting and the Glory of God
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How to Stay Calm In a Storm
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Pain Is Weakness Leaving Your Body
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I don’t know who first said that. Probably the Marines. Years ago when Robyn and I owned a personal training facility, we had one particular client (we’ll call her Susan) who’s goal seemed to be the avoidance of pain at all costs. Susan had certain exercises she liked and had a certain level of resistance […]