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  • Resolve to Have Personal Accountability in Life

    Resolve to Have Personal Accountability in Life

    There often seems to be a lacking of personal accountability in our world. In fact, it seems like personal accountability is a dying skill, much like cursive and Latin. That’s why I love that Edwards built personal accountability into his 23rd resolution. And I don’t think it’s any coincidence that he chose his fourth…

  • The Art of Christian Living – World but Not Worldly

    The Art of Christian Living – World but Not Worldly

    I tried to find the origin of the phrase, Christian Living. I failed. It’s not overly surprising to me. However, I have seen it in many avenues over the last several months, so I thought there was a chance. But the art of Christian Living may be one of the most important in our…

  • Hell on Earth and the Webs in Which We Exist

    Hell on Earth and the Webs in Which We Exist

    “Chad, every day can be a literal hell on earth, and it will never even begin to compare to the joys of heaven.” A good friend of mine shared this little bit of wisdom with me many years ago, and I have not once forgotten it. It’s been a refrain of perseverance during hardships…