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October 31, 2012
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Ten years in the making and recorded live at a Captivating in the Mountains of Colorado.

Sold only as a set, this ten-session series includes the following topics:

Core Desires of a Woman's Heart The Larger Story—For a Woman's... READ MORE

Morgan Snyder

October 24, 2012
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A Rare Event. A Rare Opportunity. A Rare Fellowship of Men.

This is an exclusive gathering of world changing peers.

In the company of wise, older men who have taken the ancient path.

Men who are out in front.

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Morgan Snyder

October 19, 2012
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Thanks to Brady and Sam for your leadership and mentoring on this.

Stasi Eldredge

October 18, 2012
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My “Official Ballot” came in the mail yesterday.  I was so happy to get it.  Come November 6th, I won’t have to stand in line!  Though, I will miss my “I voted” sticker, it’ll be good to do it in advance. One of my son’s “Official Ballot” came in...

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Craig McConnell

October 11, 2012
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I'm preparing to speak to 400 women at our women’s Captivating Retreat this Saturday on "Loving A Man". I'm pretty excited about sharing my sagely heart, what an honor! (My next thought is, ?!%$@! What a weight… 350 husbands depending on me to...

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Morgan Snyder

October 09, 2012
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It’s nearly a pandemic; fallen kings and fallen kingdoms.

Elliot Spitzer’s fall was the first story that crushed me years ago. I had so much esteem for him; he was a modern day Teddy Roosevelt, going after the Big Brothers...

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Craig McConnell

October 08, 2012
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“Every time a man knocks on a brothel door, he is really knocking for God”

 - G.K. Chesterton

 

I pick up the phone and as the unexplained sobs abate I hear the story of a...

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Morgan Snyder

October 02, 2012
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This first came to us through an NPR interview with Ira Byock.

Morgan Snyder

September 26, 2012
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grace/grās/ n. God acting in our life to accomplish what we cannot do on our own

Accept grace.

Give grace.

Live lightly.

Love more.

Risk with God.

– Rande

Stasi Eldredge

September 24, 2012
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I love my morning walks with our dog, Oban.  It’s my time with God.  My morning prayer.  My realignment for a forgetful spirit.  I go to the nearby Open Space and wander, sometimes hiking hard and fast, but more often, slowly, taking in the sights... READ MORE

Morgan Snyder

September 13, 2012
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What does Jesus think about my mortgage? 

I’m not entirely sure.   But I know it matters. 

I spend more on my mortgage most months than I do on food, savings, and even more than I give.  It’s the biggest chunk of our family...

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Morgan Snyder

September 04, 2012
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pace/pās/ n. The rate of speed at which a person, animal, or group walks or runs. The rate of speed at which an activity or movement proceeds.

It is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Eyes wide open, find your pace, find your...

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John Eldredge

September 03, 2012
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I've been avoiding this blog too long. The story goes like this...

Three years ago our middle son Blaine left for college. He and our youngest, Luke, were very, very close and I knew Blaine was leaving a big hole in Luke's life. Luke was... READ MORE

Morgan Snyder

August 28, 2012
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Re-read your favorite books.

Re-watch your favorite movies.

Go back to that geography that romanced you as a child.

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Morgan Snyder

August 22, 2012
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no/nō/ excl. A negative response; a denial or refusal

Learn to say NO. We are all empty vessels with a funnel at the top and stuff pours into us and fills us up so we can pour ourselves out on our families, friends, and those we...

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Craig McConnell

August 21, 2012
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She’s disappeared.

Several years ago my mom was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia.

If it’s true that the window of the soul is the eye, my mom’s windows are smudged and opaque, silver, muted in color and passion. Glazed, lost,...

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Morgan Snyder

August 15, 2012
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A good friend of mine has dedicated her career to prostate cancer research primarily through studies involving mice.  A while back she showed me a few images from her work. These get a little technical, but hang with me: there is a big...

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Morgan Snyder

August 09, 2012
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hur·ry/ˈhərē/ Verb: Move or act with haste; rush

Hurry is an attitude

which comes from an agreement

with a lie

that God is expecting more from you than you can do.

Deal with it.

 

– John M...

Morgan Snyder

July 31, 2012
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“Daddy, when I was in mommy’s belly could I see God since God lives in mommy’s heart?”

“Daddy, when we go to heaven are we older or younger?”

“Do those firefighters love God?”

“Does a fish have a penis?” 

“When...

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Morgan Snyder

July 23, 2012
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cul·ti·vate/ˈkəltəˌvāt/  verb: prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening; break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting

You have one life to live, it is yours. Be present in it. Cultivate your life and domain as if it... READ MORE

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