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Arkansas Prays: Covering the State in Unceasing Prayer

In 2008, Trey and Mary Anne Kent began a prayer walk in their Austin, Texas neighborhood. Surrounded by darkness and illuminated by the light pole above them, God spoke clearly to them, setting them on a path that would change their lives—and their city.” Trey recalls how “it landed with undeniable fire. It was a […]

The Surrendered Life

On a Tuesday evening, I walk into the Fellowship Bible Church in Conway’s office and find the conference room. Eric Martin and Cain Newton have already arrived and are sitting there, waiting. Eric has been on the men’s ministry leadership team for over a decade, while Cain is the new kid on the block. He […]
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Every Soul Matters: First Assembly of God North Little Rock

Recently, I spoke with Randy Jumper, one of the pastors at First Assembly of God North Little Rock. Our conversation covered a lot of ground, from First Assembly’s rich and storied history in their community to the impact of a statewide fatherhood initiative he helped launch to what it looks like to lead well in […]

Total Eclipse of the Heart

As you read the title of this article, there might be a couple of things going through your head right now. If you’re like me, you probably hear Bonnie Tyler’s famous song. If so, feel free to pause and sing it out! On the other hand, both the picture and the words ‘total eclipse’ might […]
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Two Storms, One Great Hope

If you live in Central Arkansas, you probably remember where you were one year ago on March 31st of last year. I was at a friend’s office around 2:00 PM that Friday afternoon when my wife, Carolyn, called me. “There is a bad storm coming, and you need to get home,” she told me. I […]

Creating Relational Sustainability Together

In a busy emergency room, chaos reigned as Sarah found herself in the throes of another anxiety attack. Her screams filled the air as she thrashed about, entirely overwhelmed by fear and confusion. A patient care technician (PCT) rushed to her side, attempting to manage her behavior with stern commands and attempts to restrain her. […]
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Making the Big Shift in Our Politics

Across our country, friendships, families, and churches are fraying at the seams, and many have split over politics. Many are exhausted by the division or afraid of potential backlash for entering the fray, so they avoid political dialogue. And all the while, the divide between us as Americans only seems to be getting wider. Jesus […]
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Art Can Build a Bridge

In school, Bob Snider was no straight-A student. “I was always the kid in the back of the class, drawing pictures of the teacher. And I have the Cs to prove it.” Of course, as you will discover, those hours spent in the back of the class making caricatures were not wasted. They were Bob’s […]

A Story Behind Every Door

In another life, Reverend Milton Graham could have been a professor. His ability to speak extemporaneously for long stretches, capture your attention, and teach you something at the same time are qualities I’ve found in only a handful of people. In fact, when I met him at the back of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church for […]

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