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Finding Friends in Church Members

I’m a guy who needs about two and half good, serious friendships, and my wife takes up two of those spots. My remaining spot for a half friend may not live close. We may talk once every 6 months. I’m okay with that....

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Satan Has Raged Against Me

At one point Martin Luther said of himself, “Satan has raged against me with incredible contriving to destroy or hinder me, so that I have often wondered whether I was the only man in the whole world whom he was seeking"....

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Community With Fellow Galileans

What is the connection that drew you to your church? Was it that there were other moms with kids? Other empty nesters? Other people of the same race? Maybe someone else there is from the same hometown and that connection made you feel at home. In Peter's denials we see that commonality doesn't produce faithful community. ...

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Thanks for All Things

Form the lighthearted to the gospel-empowered, here are some things Milwood is thankful for. ...

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One Life, Born Twice

I grew up a Muslim in an abusive home, homeless at times, lived in many places of the world, been kidnapped and separated from from my mother for 13 years now, lived like a gangster (it’s hard to believe...I know), lived like a prince of Arabia, been “the popular guy”, been the outcast, danced with death a couple of times, lived extremely hedonistically and then fina...

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Perspective on SCOTUS Marriage Decision

Today, June 26, the Supreme Court of the United States, legalized gay-marriage in all 50 states. Here are a few thoughts from the Christian perspective. ...

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Deep Relationships. How?

We all want community. But those who just want community kill community. So how do we build it? What are some practical steps we can take? The Bible has answers for us....

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Simeon Trust Workshop

Several from Milwood went to the first Simeon Trust Workshop in Austin. Simeon Trust is a Bible study ministry. ...

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Deep Relationships. Now, Please.

We all want deep relationships and a close community. But how do we do it? Are there certain people we just "click" with? Is that our only hope? How do we measure true community?...

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Church Membership Isn't Important

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP ISN'T THAT IMPORTANTShould there be an interview with a pastor before joining a church? What about a 3 hour membership class? That seems like a bit much. Does the church really have to affirm each new member's faith in Jesus? Once you become a member does it really matter what you do? Is it necessary to join a church at all? Is important for a church to c...

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