Hoosier Mama

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Early in our marriage, I remember we wanted to take a family vacation. Nicole thought we could save money by sleeping in a tent. (I reluctantly agreed.) After all, this is summertime in Missouri! C’mon…it gets HOT! But, Nicole had it all figured out. We just pulled the window unit…

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How’s My Hair?

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A while back, I was at Bandana’s getting lunch with Ashtyn. I was just minding my own business when this guy calls out to me. “HEY…Pastor Crank!” I get that a lot, so I said, “Hi! How ya doin?” He said, “I HATE your haircut! It looks totally STUPID!” (I…

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Swimming with Sharks

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Back before we were pastors, Nicole had a very successful career in technology sales. She used to reel in some pretty BIG clients! One particular time, she arranged for some customers to fly into town and play golf. (She was about to set the hook. Ha!) But, some of the…

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The Power of Humility

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Our church has been blessed with some beautiful sanctuaries and spacious offices, in St Louis. We’re building something good in Florida, but it’s at a different stage of development. In our Royal Palm Chapel, if you can find the water cooler, you’ve found my original office. In that little spot,…

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