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Three ways to disagree without being disagreeable

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It can happen in a moment. You’re engaged in a casual conversation and suddenly a religious or divisive political hot-button issue ...

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Why diversity should matter to you

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Think about your circle of friends, the people who live on your street, and the people in your NewSpring Group. How many are a generation...

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Five ways to put God first with our words

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When my child is getting teased at school, I want to march right into the office and make sure they put the mean girl in her place. But s...

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Five ways to put God first with your work

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Actions speak louder than words, especially on the job, where we literally see the fruits of our labor. Our actions not only shape our ow...

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Four ways the church is like a big family

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My dad’s side of the family is pretty close. We eat a big family meal at Thanksgiving and take a vacation together every year after...

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You don’t have to make everyone happy this Christmas

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Tears — on Christmas day. Even though my daughter had opened more presents than she could count, she hadn’t opened a tablet....

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How a football star shined in the darkness

Sep 2, 2018

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High school standout Jacory Benson racked up yards and acclaim, but his no ordinary family changed the game.

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What does "community" actually mean?

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We hear the word “community” a lot, especially around church. But what is it, really?  We have relationships all around...

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What to remember when you think someone will never change

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Have you ever watched someone make decision after decision that seemed to wreck their life? It’s a heart-wrenching experience when...

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Why serving in the church is so important

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I had a failed career as a tap dancer. My dreams of tapping my way into musical theater ended at age seven with my lack of coordination ...

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This is what real love looks like

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“Can you two come over for dinner after church?” she asked.  We were caught so off guard we accepted without thinking a...

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