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Your Grace abounds…
Woke up with this song on my mind: Oh Lord, you’re beautiful, Your face is all I seek, For when your eyes are on this child, Your grace abounds to me. Listen ⇢
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Better living with Thanksgiving
Two years ago at this time we set out on our fourth cross-country road trip in about a year and a half. We were on the road on the Thanksgiving holiday and had a turkey dinner at the Cracker Barrel restaurant near Pensacola, Florida. Lots of things were up in… Listen ⇢
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Verge, A Missional Community Conference
Verge is a “Missional Community Conference” in Austin, Texas, Feb 4-6, 2010. “Hard to resist because church planting guru George Patterson is one of the speakers. And Austin rocks!” according to Andrew Jones. Listen ⇢
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Are you going off the map?
My friend, Jim Henderson, really knows how to put on a conference! So that’s the reason for my question? Are you going off the map? I had the privilege of attending one of the first OTM conferences around 2000 and got to hear Brian McLaren and Len Sweet speak for… Listen ⇢
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O Lord Have Mercy on Me
An excellent prayer for a cloudy and expected rainy Wednesday in Southern California performed by the songwriter and worship leader, Carl Tuttle. Listen ⇢
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Getting in the Game
With the baseball playoffs in full swing and the World Series just around the corner (Go Dodgers!), it is hard to avoid a baseball metaphor. So, here goes. You can’t hit the ball if you don’t take a swing. You can’t take a swing, if you don’t get up to… Listen ⇢
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Freedom Never Cries…
Something about this video gets me. The pawnshop counterman is the Congressional Medal of Honor Winner in the Picture. Listen ⇢
Meet Minister Charlie Wear
Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.

