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Growth Points: Support the Church
More than ever, as we face a world of division and independence, we need the church. Having a building or home to gather in is great, but we need the people even more. As I watch the news and the culture, I see how vital it is to be united as believers under solid teaching. (Keep Reading)
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Growth Points: Practice True Worship
Last weekend I was back at camp, handling tech and photography for my church’s Women’s Retreat. Aside from being outnumbered 160-8 by the opposite gender and editing pictures until almost midnight [twice], I thought the Retreat was amazing and impactful. I came close to calling this post “Fruit at Camp #11”, but realized there aren’t any official Fruits of the… (Keep Reading)
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Growth Points: Spend Time in Prayer
Today’s story began an hour ago. School was done for the day, and I was lacing up my shoes to go for a walk. As I step out the door, a voice inside me says: Run a 5K. My brain immediately responds: No, why would I do that? Besides, my back is still recovering from being out for a month… (Keep Reading)
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Growth Points: Engage in the Word
I understand that many books have been written on this topic. Honestly, I could probably write a 10,000-word post about this subject. Instead, let’s look at just a few of the most important truths about reading Scripture. I’ve read the Bible – or had the Bible read to me – for as long as I can remember. I’ve read several… (Keep Reading)
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Growth Points: Remember you are His
Last week, I concluded my 10-part series on the Fruits of the Spirit and how I’d seen them in action at camp. If you haven’t read that series yet, please consider doing so, as it lays the foundation for this series. I know I’ve said this is a 12-part series, but that doesn’t mean it’s chronological. If you read out… (Keep Reading)
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Charlie Kirk: The Price of Truth
Whether you agree with all his views or not, one finds it hard to deny that Charlie Kirk was an outspoken Christian. It was this bold and unafraid-to-stand-for-truth nature that led to his murder while speaking at a university campus on September 10, 2025. (Keep Reading)
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