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Undiscovered
When I think of “the undiscovered country,” I cannot separate it from Joshua’s death 23 years ago. That moment tore open the veil between this life and eternity in a way I could never ignore. For me, it was not an abstract phrase from Shakespeare—it was my son stepping into a place I could not…
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Romans 3:23
Study 1 – The Inadequacy of the Law Texts: Philippians 3:4–7; Romans 3:21 Key Point: Paul reminds the Philippians that if anyone could claim righteousness by the law, it was him. Yet, he counts all of it as loss compared to Christ. Why is the law unable to make us righteous? How do human achievements…
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Naming the Moment
We are living in days when what Scripture warned has come to pass: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20). Truth is called hate speech. Lies are paraded as compassion. Even murder is cheered when it fits the culture’s script. The question that presses on us is the same question…
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The Pain We Carry
– Lament with Jeremiah & the Psalmist There’s a weight we don’t often talk about in church life—the grief that lingers in the soul when things don’t work out the way we prayed they would. Jeremiah knew that weight. He wrote, “Oh, that my head were a spring of water and my eyes a fountain…
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The Prayer Compass – Orienting True North
True North – Christ Himself “Lord Jesus, keep me aligned to You—not outcomes, not fears, not even my own dreams.” North – Renewing Faith and Hope Renew my trust in You each day. Restore hope where it has grown dim and strengthen my heart to endure. (Romans 15:13) East – Vision Open doors for growth…
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Living the New Life by Compass in a Fractured WorldSermon – September 14, 2025
Sermon – September 14, 2025 Title: Living the New Life by Compass in a Fractured WorldTexts: Ephesians 4:22–24; 2 Corinthians 5:17–20; John 15:5; Colossians 3:17 Opening Prayer Lord Jesus,Thank You for offering us a new name amid this week’s heartaches—Kirk’s loss, Evergreen’s terror, Memphis’ violence, and Vidor’s wounds. As we gather, be our compass in…
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A Life Cut Short: Reflections on Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was just 31 years old. A speaker about faith in God, a passionate advocate for what he believed, and—beyond all titles—a human being. Like every one of us, he was a unique creation, fashioned in the image of God. That truth alone makes his death tragic. I am deeply saddened that someone felt…
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Still Becoming
Some days feel like clarity. Others feel like fog. And some—like today—feel like walking barefoot across both. I used to think I’d arrive somewhere by now. That if I worked hard enough, loved well enough, served long enough, I’d earn a sense of “done.” But life keeps reminding me: I’m not done. I’m still becoming.…
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Change My Name – Authority in Identity
Change My Name – Authority in IdentityText: Colossians 3:17; Revelation 2:17; Luke 10:19–20 Opening Prayer Heavenly Father,We come before You in the powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name. We thank You for the gift of gathering in Your presence this morning. Lord, as we open Your Word, we ask that You open…
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Trying, Not Trying, and Trusting
Trying, Not Trying, and Trusting 1. Trying in Self-Effort Like rowing a boat against the current with no oars. You exhaust yourself, but never make it upstream. (Ecclesiastes 1:14; John 15:5) 2. Not Trying at All Like leaving a field unplowed. The soil hardens, weeds take over, and no harvest comes. (Proverbs 24:30–34; James 2:17)…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality
Texas engineer finding the signal of grace in grief, code, and Scripture
