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180 Degrees: The Search For Identity
We’re nine weeks into my math-centred series, all about Jesus’ truths and following His way. Jesus calls us to follow His perfectly straight path (like a 180º angle). There are many ways to fall off that path, so we must stay alert. Human nature is tragically selfish, and our world feeds on it. We’re constantly told to be ourselves and… (Keep Reading)
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180 Degrees: Lest We Forget
When I think of my grandpa, it always amazes me that he was born before World War 2. Only by a month, but it counts. He was alive during the reign of Hitler. When my grandpa was born, Hitler appeared to be doing good things. The world wasn’t aware of the evil that was yet to come. In fact, that’s… (Keep Reading)
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180 Degrees: Those Who Wait
I can’t say I’ve ever heard someone say, “I like waiting.” In a culture of impulse buying, instant gratification, and super-fast wifi, human nature says waiting is bad. “You should have what you want right now,” as commercials and advertisements say. No one wants to wait. The faster the world gets, the harder it becomes to wait. (Keep Reading)
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180 Degrees: Don’t Worry About Anything
Worry and fear are more prevalent now than they have ever been. We have access to more. We know more. We see more. Our minds intake at a far greater pace than ever before. I’ve personally dealt with worrisome and anxious thoughts. They’re not good. First, they make it hard to focus on anything else. Second, they draw our focus… (Keep Reading)
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180 Degrees: Nothing Matters Except…
Just like in math, there comes a day when we must all “draw the line” against sinful behaviours. I hope to do that with my math-centered series. Many people believe the treasures of earth matter most. But they’ve forgotten that nothing on earth matters, except one thing. Human nature believes there are many ways to God. (Keep Reading)
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180 Degrees: Go Love
Every Spring Break my church runs a local missions trip. I’ve had the privilege of participating three times, and it always makes for an inspiring and impactful week. This year was different in two ways. Instead of staying in our town, we drove to the capital and participated in a weekend program. I was also the oldest guy there (aside… (Keep Reading)
Writing, Life, Faith – Samuel James
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Writing, Life, Faith 