Growing Gratitude
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My family and I were on a scenic Sunday evening drive when we noticed a man whose car had broken…
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Approaches to Growth
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Growth can come in many forms. And while it can be tempting to rank our methods of maturation, life requires…
Our Bodies as Tents
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It doesn’t take any special skills to become self-absorbed. We're all very capable of living for self-preservation or advancement.…
Remembering God in Success
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Sometimes it feels like unassuming people are an endangered species. Our identity-conscious world is pulsing with self-promoters. Influencer culture isn’…
New Site Features: Bookmarks, Comments, Notifications, & More
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There have been some big updates made to the site and I'm thrilled to share all the changes. You can…
Lift Your Eyes
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For a couple of summers, I worked on a golf course maintenance crew. Each morning our rag-tag team would be…
Our Humble King
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Imagine that as you are growing up, you figure out that you have incredible superpowers. And not only that, you…
Planting On the Soil of Remembrance
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Memory is a strange and powerful thing. The ability to recall a time, a place, a feeling, or even the basic facts of past events is what helps us frame our present reality.
A Better Story: Liberating Our Fragile Hearts and Churches
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There is a growing sense that Western Christians feel acutely threatened by “the world”—boosted by a media-magnified flurry which says that everything is in jeopardy of crashing down at any moment. But are these fears warranted? Could it be that this mindset is affecting our ability to worship God?
Learning Resiliency
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Over the last year, I have learned a lot about life by watching kids navigate a historic time. Their ability to persevere, adjust, dream, and empathize helps reinvigorate my faith. Here are three observations about how they take on each day.
UnCrummy (Feb 9)
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Welcome to my recurring list of things that are decidedly not crummy. Here you'll find links to helpful articles, books, music, apps, podcasts, people to follow, and more. Here is what's UnCrummy this week.
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uncrummy
A recurring list of things that are decidedly not crummy. You'll find links to helpful articles, books, music, apps, podcasts, people to follow, and more. Curated online finds served up regularly.
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Reflections and essays on fine art, painting, drawing, sculpture, eduction, process, and other related topics. Biblical commentary on the important role of beauty and creativity in our lives. Highlighting trends and current events in the art world, artist stories, and historical perspectives on the changing role of art in society.
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Creative process, theology of art, imagination, self-improvement, ideation, product development, collaboration, craft, and conceptualization. Matt discusses principles for successful creative endeavors and maintain joy in your processes.
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