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  • The broken helpers

    Keith

    There are times that I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. It’s not that I wasn’t prepared. It’s not that I haven’t read about it in a book. It’s not even that I haven’t experienced a similar problem. But, when push comes to shove, in this case with these circumstances, it’s different.… Read more

  • If a tree falls…

    Keith

    Words: 735 Time to read: 4 minutes The easiest person to deceive is yourself. The lies that we tell ourselves are manifold and quite often lead to difficult choices. No one makes us believe the lies, we just choose to buy into them. Often they’re convoluted to disguise personal failure, save face, and maintain the charade… Read more

  • Satan’s most astute device

    Keith

    Words: 823 Time to read: 4 minutes One of the most effective devices that Satan has in his war against the Christian is bitterness. We begin to resent spiritual authority and magnify hurts, perceived or realized, that contribute to calcifying the heart towards the soft and tender voice of God. This is not to say that… Read more

  • The overflow

    Keith

    It’s rare to find someone who truly cares and flips the switch on or off. It’s rare to find someone who makes a profound difference in the life of another who is doing it just 9 to 5. It’s rare to encounter someone who is impacting others who is doing it simply for the paycheck.… Read more

  • Capable to carry

    Keith

    I was up at 3AM this morning. That’s not because I’m this amazing productivity warrior. I was up and couldn’t get back to sleep. But it reminded me of the importance of getting rest. Real rest. More than just 8 hours. Christ talked about soul rest. I don’t mean the false doctrine that after our… Read more

  • Hanging on to hurt

    Keith

    Do you want to hang on to this hurt? I’d asked that question many times before. The response I received this time startled me somewhat, “I’ll have to think about it.” I may have graciously (or not so) recovered from that response. I didn’t even know people were so willing to hang on to something… Read more

  • Alone

    Keith

    One of the greatest lies that Satan can sell you is that you are alone. That no one cares. That no one experiences the crippling doubts, fears, and discouragement that you’re bearing right now. It’s all smoke and mirrors. Not only are you carrying that load, but so has many a faithful Christian down through… Read more

  • (Not) all in a day’s work

    Keith

    What can you get done in a day? The possibilities certainly seem endless. Still, there are numerous factors. Calendar. Meetings. Interruptions. Conversations. Ideas. Eating. More meetings. Commuting. Coffee–or two—or three. But each day brings its own set of unique challenges and opportunities. And as creatures of order (at least to some degree) we like closure.… Read more