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How ‘Voiceless’ Reminded Me of the True Meaning of Ministry

About a month ago, I was invited to preview the film, Voiceless. I watched the film last week but I’ve been struggling to write my review of a movie that seeks to engage the church on such a controversial issue. The truth is, I believe that the abortion debate is not as much a legal…

5 New Christian Books that Will Renew Your Hope and Faith
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5 New Christian Books that Will Renew Your Hope and Faith

I’m not going to pretend that things are happy and peaceful in America, or around the world, right now. Like so many of you, I have been feeling discouraged, confused and, at times, just plain scared. Yet, I know that our only hope is Jesus–the great equalizer and the ultimate source of joy, love and truth….

Why Permission to Grow Is Permission to Be Present in the Here and Now
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Why Permission to Grow Is Permission to Be Present in the Here and Now

When I was a teenager, I loved rearranging the furniture in my room. I rarely asked for help and would muster all of the strength in my tiny, adolescent body to push my loaded bookcase across that hardwood floor. Occasionally, I would end up hurting myself and wishing that I had asked my parents or my…

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Meet Michelle Harper: Texas Strong Woman of the Month

This month’s Texas Strong Woman of the Month is my dear friend (and mentor, of sorts)–United Way of Hays County CEO Michelle Harper. Michelle and I met shortly after the flood relief shirts fundraiser took off and became fast friends. Meet Michelle Harper I adore her bubbly, encouraging spirit and her deep, authentic passion for…

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Permission to Grow: Healing Opens the Door for Growth

The final guest post in this summer’s “Permission to Grow” series is written by my beautiful friend and fellow Austinite, Jamie Kingsley, who invites us to just say “YES.” Permission to Grow Healing opens the door for growth Looking back, I refer to my 20’s as “The Dark Years.” Deeply wounded, I continued to make decisions…