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WHAT OUR FAITH IN POLITICS SAYS ABOUT OUR FAITH IN GOD

2017-01-20
By: soulstuck
On: 01/20/2017
In: BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, CURRENT EVENTS, FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE, THE KINGDOM
With: 0 Comments

The crisis in our nation is not a financial one, not a moral one, and not a social one. Make no mistake, we have a leadership crisis. The desire for power, for comfort, for approval…these are the driving idols of the human heart. Why would they not drive our search for a leader? As a result, our faith in politics betrays our faith in God. Read More →

HOW TO LET GO OF CONTROL

2017-01-14
By: soulstuck
On: 01/14/2017
In: DISCIPLESHIP, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE, PARENTING
With: 0 Comments

To let go of control is to throw off the sense of control that we have clung to for so long and give control back to the one who holds the stars in their places, sets the foundations of the earth, gives rain in the dry season, and life to the stony heart. Lean in to His heart, not away from it. Choose to do away with those things that serve as a distraction and run your race with fire and passion in your heart. Read More →

Take Up Your Cross

FOLLOW: DENY YOURSELF, CARRY YOUR CROSS

2017-01-12
By: soulstuck
On: 01/12/2017
In: DISCIPLESHIP, FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE
With: 0 Comments

Jesus has a plan for you, and it involves a cross. Maybe your cross is cancer, a disability, an issue of pride that you need to let go of, or an orientation that you have built your life around. Perhaps it is simply becoming a living sacrifice, placing your desires, your expectations, your hopes, your dreams, and even your future on the altar and offering yourself to Him. Whatever it may be, recognize that everyone has a cross to bear. Take it up willingly. Deny yourself intentionally. Carry your cross humbly. Read More →

MY WIFE, THE BIBLE, AND HERSHEY BARS

2016-07-17
By: soulstuck
On: 07/17/2016
In: CHURCH, DISCIPLESHIP, FAMILY, give, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE, THE BIBLE
With: 0 Comments

Our marriage stories are supposed to be a mirror image of the story that God is trying to tell. That’s why healthy relationships and marriages are so important. That’s why we believe that marriage, as it is understood in the Scriptures, is important. It is a metaphor for something more magnificent than us.Read More →

Live Sent (Part One): Paradigm Shift

2016-06-02
By: soulstuck
On: 06/02/2016
In: Uncategorized
With: 1 Comment

“We are advocating a wholesale change in the way Christians do and be the church and because of this ours is not necessarily a popular message. We’ve become disturbingly aware through personal experience and observation that those who advocate such a thoroughgoing recalibration of the church will not always be met with open arms by the prevailing church leadership.  And yet we feel compelled to lovingly challenge the church with the task of dismantling so many of the arcane institutional structures it is now beholden to and to bravely face the future with imagination and courage.” Alan Hirsch & Michael Frost Paradigm Shift: What followsRead More →

PASSION WEEK: THE UPPER ROOM

2016-03-21
By: soulstuck
On: 03/21/2016
In: CHURCH, COMMUNITY, CURRENT EVENTS, DISCIPLESHIP, FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE, THE BIBLE, THE KINGDOM
With: 0 Comments

But today I want to make a few observations from John Chapters 13-17 about what the Upper Room Experience was and why Jesus words during this time were the most significant words spoken to his apprentices. Perhaps as we explore these together, you will find yourself leaning in to the edge of the dinner table, listening to His words, heeding His voice, submitting to the ways of His Kingdom. Read More →

PASSION WEEK: WHY THE JESUS STORY MATTERS

2016-03-20
By: soulstuck
On: 03/20/2016
In: CURRENT EVENTS, DISCIPLESHIP, FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE, THE BIBLE, THE KINGDOM
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Today, though I want to introduce Passion Week to you as the most important week in the life of Jesus. Perhaps you will come to understand it as the most important week in your life as well, because it is here that death and sin were defeated and life and light shined in the darkness of this world. It is here that your life story has purpose and meaning, and your life focus and goal require a change of direction towards the place Jesus is leading all of humanity into the present reality and the future…The Kingdom of Heaven. Read More →

CREATE THE UN-CREATED

2016-03-19
By: soulstuck
On: 03/19/2016
In: BUSINESS, CHURCH, CHURCH, COMMUNITY, CURRENT EVENTS, DISCIPLESHIP, FAMILY, General, Imago Dei, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE, PARENTING, PRAYER, THE BIBLE, THE KINGDOM
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God is telling a story with his creation. It is not simply for the beauty of the creation that He gives us forests and oceans, canyons and sweeping sunsets. He is telling a story. There is something that must be created that hasn’t been created yet. And we get to be a part of that creating process.Read More →

This is not a test

THIS LIFE IS NOT A TEST…IT’S REAL

2016-03-18
By: soulstuck
On: 03/18/2016
In: BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, DISCIPLESHIP, FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE, THE KINGDOM
With: 0 Comments

This Is Not A Test Life is not a practice run… Your present reality is the playing field… Run your race now… Stop waiting for the gun to fire… It’s already gone off…   This is not a test.   Keep moving forward.. Never looking back… Eyes on the finish… Run your race now… The game is underway… Time is too short… Give it all you’ve got…   This is not a test.   No temptation is uncommon… No problem is too large… Nothing under the sun is new… Nothing is accomplished apart from Christ… Suck the air into your lungs… Hit the ground withRead More →

FOLLOW: FAITH WALKS INTO LIGHT PLACES

2016-03-08
By: soulstuck
On: 03/08/2016
In: CHURCH, COMMUNITY, DISCIPLESHIP, FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, LIFE
With: 0 Comments

Today I want to talk about how following Jesus will take you into places where there is light. Yesterday I focused on the reality that following Jesus will take us into dark places, and this is very true. But there are also places where Jesus takes you where rest can be found from the fight. Read More →

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THE SOULSTUCK SERIES

THE SOULSTUCK SERIES

The Soulstuck Series is about hearing from other voices in the soulstuck conversation. These are stories and insights from some of our friends along the journey.Read More →

Archives

  • CHAPTER ONE – ONE WORD – MY STORY 10/26/2019
  • God Spoke To Me – An Introduction to “One Word” 10/25/2019
  • YOUR GOSPEL ISN’T BIG ENOUGH 02/19/2019
  • SHINE. MURFREESBORO BELIEVERS. SHINE. 02/15/2019
  • Why your kid is bored at church and school 09/01/2018
  • How Does Jesus Relate To Us? 08/30/2018
  • Solutions We Must Create 10/07/2017
  • THE PROBLEM WITH PERPETUAL DOUBT 08/04/2017
  • What is the church for? 05/29/2017
  • HOW TO RESPOND TO OUR AMERICAN CULTURAL ROLLER COASTER 01/22/2017
  • WHAT OUR FAITH IN POLITICS SAYS ABOUT OUR FAITH IN GOD 01/20/2017
  • HOW TO LET GO OF CONTROL 01/14/2017
  • FOLLOW: DENY YOURSELF, CARRY YOUR CROSS 01/12/2017
  • What good can I do today? 01/03/2017
  • Just Keep Bird-Watching 12/30/2016
  • Live a Questionable Life.  12/23/2016
  • The reason for stagnancy in religious institutions.  11/27/2016
  • I’M FOLLOWING JESUS 11/20/2016
  • Already tired of the word “Missional”?? 11/15/2016
  • Of immigration, Christian power-grabbing, and our future. 11/11/2016
  • THE DRAGON OF INSECURITY 09/11/2016
  • HOW FAITH WORKS (PART TWO): PREPARING FOR THE BEST 08/26/2016
  • HOW FAITH WORKS: BELIEF, FAITH, AND EFFORT (PART ONE) 08/20/2016
  • Moving past just obeying 07/19/2016
  • MY WIFE, THE BIBLE, AND HERSHEY BARS 07/17/2016
  • I AM HUMAN 07/09/2016
  • Live Sent (Part 3): Saturating our City 06/22/2016
  • Live Sent (Part 2): CHRISTIANITY AS MOVEMENT 06/18/2016
  • Live Sent (Part One): Paradigm Shift 06/02/2016
  • Amen.  By Adrian Plass 05/15/2016
  • The Lies We Believe 05/02/2016
  • WHEN I’M RIGHT…FILTHY RAGS 04/11/2016
  • PASSION WEEK: RISEN TO AWAKEN US 04/01/2016
  • PASSION WEEK: SUNSET 03/26/2016
  • PASSION WEEK: WHEN I BETRAYED JESUS 03/25/2016
  • PASSION WEEK: TWO GARDENS 03/23/2016
  • PASSION WEEK: THE UPPER ROOM 03/21/2016
  • PASSION WEEK: WHY THE JESUS STORY MATTERS 03/20/2016
  • PASSION WEEK: INTRODUCTION 03/19/2016
  • CREATE THE UN-CREATED 03/19/2016
  • THIS LIFE IS NOT A TEST…IT’S REAL 03/18/2016
  • KEEP SWINGING 03/15/2016
  • SOULSTUCK NATION: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? 03/11/2016
  • FOLLOW: FAITH WALKS INTO LIGHT PLACES 03/08/2016
  • FOLLOW: FAITH WALKS INTO DARK PLACES 03/07/2016
  • PASTOR: TEACH YOUR PEOPLE HOW TO LIVE SENT 02/29/2016
  • FOLLOW: YOU’RE NOT DEAD YET 02/29/2016
  • BORN BLIND SO YOU MAY SEE 02/26/2016
  • COUNTER-INTUITIVE KING 02/26/2016
  • DEALING WITH THE UNDESIREABLE 02/26/2016
  • THE CULTIVATION OF A QUIET SOUL 02/26/2016
  • THE KINGDOM IN VIEW 02/26/2016
  • PAUSE. RESET. CREATE. 02/26/2016
  • WHEN AMERICA MISPLACED HER TRUST 02/25/2016
  • WHY I LOVE MY WIFE – REFLECTIONS ON A SPOUSE “FAST” 02/23/2016
  • FOLLOW: TIME FOR A SOUL CLEANSE 02/22/2016
  • FOLLOW: DISCIPLESHIP IS MORE THAN A BIBLE STUDY 02/19/2016
  • THE SOULSTUCK LEADER: BY MARK SCHMAHL 02/18/2016
  • FOLLOW: LEARNING HOW TO LISTEN 02/16/2016
  • FOLLOW: KNOWING WHICH STORY TO BELONG TO 02/12/2016
  • FOLLOW: LEARN FROM ME (5 HABITS) 02/11/2016
  • FOLLOW: BASIC TRAINING FOR THE CURIOUS 02/10/2016
  • SOULSTUCK QUARTERBACK PART 2: WHAT THE SUPER BOWL TAUGHT ME ABOUT AMERICAN CULTURE 02/09/2016
  • SOULSTUCK QUARTERBACK: WHAT THE SUPER BOWL TAUGHT ME ABOUT CONFIDENCE VS. ARROGANCE 02/08/2016
  • Soulstuck Recommends 02/06/2016
  • BUILD US BACK 02/04/2016
  • HOW TO LEAD YOUR FAMILY WELL 02/03/2016
  • OVER-SENSITIVE UNDER-SENSITIVE… GRACE ANYONE? 01/31/2016
  • WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BE SO SMART. 01/26/2016
  • AUTHENTICALLY ALL-IN: TRADING IN A CRITICAL SPIRIT FOR THE REAL 01/24/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: BUT DELIVER US FROM THE EVIL ONE 01/21/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION 01/20/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS 01/19/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS 01/18/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD 01/17/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN 01/16/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: YOUR WILL BE DONE 01/15/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: YOUR KINGDOM COME 01/14/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: HALLOWED BE THY NAME 01/13/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY: OUR FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN 01/12/2016
  • LEARNING HOW TO PRAY (INTRODUCTION) 01/11/2016
  • THE DIFFICULTY OF SEEING BEYOND 01/08/2016
  • BELIEF IN MANY PATHS…ARROGANCE OR WISDOM? 01/05/2016
  • APPRENTICE: 7 STUDIES ON HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS. 01/04/2016
  • THE SIMPLE ACT OF LIVING WELL 01/01/2016
  • PROCESS – I DARE YOU TO MOVE 12/31/2015
  • A STORY TO TELL 12/30/2015
  • YOUR BATTLE ISN’T JUST WITH YOUR BROTHER 12/29/2015
  • WHY “JUST DOING MY DUTY” IS NOT ENOUGH 12/27/2015
  • THE SOULSTUCK CONTROL FREAK: BY MEGHAN SMITH 12/23/2015
  • STAR WARS: THE POWER OF A GREAT STORY 12/19/2015
  • KIDS? WHY SO MANY? 12/18/2015
  • PEACE YOU NEED THIS SEASON 12/16/2015
  • WHAT INFORMS YOU? 12/14/2015
  • YOU ARE WELCOME HERE 12/12/2015
  • OUR (NOT SO) PERFECT LITTLE LIFE 12/11/2015
  • WHY YOU NEED COMMUNITY 12/10/2015
  • 10 LESSONS I LEARNED FROM FINANCIAL FAILURE 12/08/2015
  • REMARKABLE 12/07/2015
  • HOW TO LET THE BIBLE READ YOU…AN ANCIENT PRACTICE. 12/06/2015

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