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Dwight L Moody Quotes on Excuses: A Lesson from the Great Chicago Fire
How many of us have perfectly reasonable excuses for not sharing the Gospel? D.L. Moody's Great Chicago Fire tragedy taught him that spiritual procrastination is literally deadly. These powerful Dwight L Moody quotes destroy our comfortable excuses: "Excuses are the cradle that Satan rocks men off to sleep in." His quotes point us to Christ's holy urgency. "Now is the accepted time."
Trace Pirtle
14 hours ago5 min read


Christian Anxiety: Moneyball and Brother Lawrence Practices
Like Scottie Hatterberg afraid of balls hit "in his general vicinity," many Christ insiders experience anxiety when called out of comfortable church pews onto God's playing field. Using unconventional analytics, God is awakening His remnant to practice new skills through Brother Lawrence's presence method. Are you ready to field the ground balls coming your way? Welcome home, pilgrim.
Trace Pirtle
Jul 257 min read


Brother Lawrence Practicing the Presence of God
Feeling overwhelmed by modern chaos and disconnected from God? Brother Lawrence, a clumsy 17th-century kitchen worker, discovered a revolutionary secret: practicing God's presence in every moment, no matter how busy or frantic life gets. His simple 'no-method method' doesn't add to your to-do list—it transforms how you see God in ordinary tasks. Learn his practical approach to finding peace in the storm and grace when you fail.
Trace Pirtle
Jul 235 min read


Wipe Away Every Tear: A Kerrville Flood Reflection
Walking through the debris field where Kerrville's Jesus Bench once stood, I searched for familiar landmarks swept away by flood waters. But God's wink came through a deer having lunch among the wreckage, reminding me that Christ isn't confined to metal benches. Like the standing cypress trees in the background, we can be rooted deep enough to withstand any flood when anchored in His Word and connected to the True Vine.
Trace Pirtle
Jul 66 min read


Prayer Walk: My Daily Journey to Emmaus with God
What if your daily exercise could become your most powerful spiritual discipline? Discovering the prayer walk transformed my seven-mile routine from physical exercise into moving communion with God, complete with divine appointments and life-changing encounters. Here's how a simple prayer walk can revolutionize your faith journey.
Trace Pirtle
Jul 37 min read
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