October 2011

The Reason We Sacrifice

by Alex Tran · 10 comments

We give up things we love for things we love even more. On first glance, that quote probably rings true for you. Right? You would give up ______ for _______. It’s an easy trade when you know what you’re trading for. Especially if it’s something you know you “love even more.” What’s not easy is [...]

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Deception is Easy

by Alex Tran · 3 comments

This past week (on the 18th), I celebrated my 11 year spiritual birthday. The scary thing about that milestone . . . I believe I have reached a lethal level of understanding of the Christian faith. One that would let me fake Christian maturity. Surprisingly, that’s what’s come to mind as I’ve reflected on the [...]

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4 Lessons from 40 Years of Ministry Experience

by Alex Tran · 2 comments

I had never heard of Jeanne Mayo until I heard her speak recently. I’m officially a fan. Her message, based on four lessons from four decades of ministry, had pearls of wisdom scattered throughout. And a close that had me fighting back the tears. Here are my notes from her talk. They don’t do the [...]

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