Author: pdbarringer
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The Message is for Monday: 10 Scriptures for your prayer time this week
We had an amazing day yesterday at Kfirst as we looked at Matthew 5 in the message, “Dominated by Darkness.” My reminder: Sermons aren’t for Sunday; Our messages are for Monday. At the close, there were two reflection questions I gave from my journal: 1 – Is there anything in my life that is consistently…
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Solving vs. Winning: 4 Tips to Help Solve Marriage Conflict
Anne and I dated for three years (including a year-long engagement). It was a very peaceful dating life. I couldn’t tell you about a single fight/disagreement that we had until that one day in Target… Oh boy. We were registering for our wedding shower. Target had given us the “scan gun” to document everything we were hoping people…
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Our Kfirst Values: We are contributors
I started a series a few weeks about the values of our church community. Here at Kfirst, our mission is our passion: We make it simple for people to find and follow Jesus. And our values guide us towards that goal. Check out last weeks by clicking on the value statement: Week 1 – Everyone is Significant. This week…We are…
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Not What I Was Expecting: 6 Ways to Develop Healthy Marital Expectations
Last Saturday, I sat with some great friends and enjoyed some frozen yogurt while sharing stories of early “moments” in marriage where we may not have been at our best. First, I’m glad to have relationships where Anne and I can get together with others and laugh (still laughing about the Spam story). Laughter is…
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Our Kfirst Values: Everyone is Significant
Here at Kfirst, our mission is our passion: We make it simple for people to find and follow Jesus. Simple doesn’t mean easy. With so much competing for our attention, it’s difficult to develop a life-giving relationship with Jesus and follow Him. Our mission is to make it simple, so that people who feel far…
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30-Something Lessons My Wife Taught Me: A Birthday Blog For Anne
To honor my wife, I thought I’d offer a quick lesson Anne has taught me for every year she’s been alive: 1 – It costs nothing to be kind. 2 – The sun being out makes everything better. 3 – Prayer isn’t a moment; it’s a lifestyle. 4 – Swedish Fish and popcorn make TV…
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Weekly Marriage Checklist – 8 Things EVERY Marriage Should Be Doing On a Weekly Basis
Today I wanted to get into an incredibly practical marriage blog. My wife and I are list makers. Even though we do our lists differently, it gives us both a sense of accomplishment to check them off. I use my phone (Asana). She’s old school with pencil and paper. But nevertheless, we want to look over…
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Nine Considerations for Church Members This Easter
I wanted to re-blog this outstanding post by Tom Rainer. I’ve added my own thoughts in blue. Enjoy: It will be one of the highest attended days of the year for your church. It may be the highest. There will be some people you don’t know. Some of them are guests. Others are members who…
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2-Minute Devo: Day 40 of Our 40-Day Journey #Undone40
Thanks for joining us on our 40-day journey of prayer. We’re asking you to get your journals out and do 3 things: Read. Read the Psalm of the day. Enjoy the 2-minute devo. Reflect. Journal a few thoughts. Put into words what the Holy Spirit is speaking to you. Respond. Spend time in prayer. Respond to what…
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2-Minute Devo: Day 39 of Our 40-Day Journey #Undone40
Thanks for joining us on our 40-day journey of prayer. We’re asking you to get your journals out and do 3 things: Read. Read the Psalm of the day. Enjoy the 2-minute devo. Reflect. Journal a few thoughts. Put into words what the Holy Spirit is speaking to you. Respond. Spend time in prayer. Respond to what…
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