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Tag: Personal Growth

40 things I have learned in 40 years

40 Things I’ve Learned in 40 Years

August 20, 2020 Mark

For my birthday, I’m sharing 40 things I’ve learned over the last 40 years.

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From Development to Deepening

March 2, 2020 Mark

Rather than merely discovering or developing your interests, what if you took things to the next level?

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Preaching that Transforms with Dr. Rob O’Lynn

June 13, 2019 Mark

Good preaching informs, but great preaching transforms. Dr. Rob O’Lynn shares his research, imagining how preachers can utilize transformative learning theory in how they help their congregations grow spiritually.

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Dealing With Criticism

Responding to Criticism

April 15, 2019 Mark

Everyone deals with criticism. When someone criticizes you, how should you respond? Here are a few suggestions.

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My Favorite Reads of 2018

My Favorite Reads of 2018

November 27, 2018 Mark

If there is anything that bothers me, it’s that I feel like I never have enough time to read. As I started compiling a list

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Enneagram Resources

Enneagram Resources

November 15, 2018 Mark

Having spent a lot of time studying the Enneagram over the last few months, I wanted to share a lot of my favorite resources in

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Disordered Loves

W.A.Y.S.?: Disordered Loves by Rob Sparks

November 13, 2018 Mark

Note: This post is part of the What Are You Seeking series. First Things First A long time ago, our friend Augustine talked about disordered

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Stack Your Skill Sets

Stacking Your Skill Sets

November 6, 2018 Mark

4th Place Disappointment In 2016, following an extended period of injuries, setbacks and a lengthy recovery, Kara Goucher attempted her comeback for the U.S. Olympic

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Enneagram ups and downs

Enneagram Ups and Downs

October 25, 2018 Mark

The Enneagram The Enneagram is a personality system which groups people into Nine Types, partially based on their behaviors, but even more so based on

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WAYS Mark Adams

W.A.Y.S.?: What You Can Stop Seeking

October 23, 2018 Mark

“It was in the last place I looked.” One of my least favorite expressions follows an anxious search for keys, wallets, and phones. Having scoured

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Seven Mistakes Your Church Should Make

Seven Mistakes Your Church Should Make

September 5, 2018 Mark

Churches are too cautious. People who won’t change can’t grow, because growth cannot occur without something being done differently than it was before. Churches that won’t

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spontaneity and spiritual growth

Spontaneity and Spiritual Growth

July 23, 2018 Mark

My family went for a period of about 2-3 months when we played Scrabble all the time. Many evenings when homework was done, we would

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meteora

Would-Be Disciples, Beware!

June 20, 2018 Mark

If I ever make it to Greece, one of the places I most want to go is to the Monasteries of Meteora. This is a

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