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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Israel 2014

A mission group from The Ridge Fellowship  in partnership Intimate Life Ministries traveled to Israel in March.   Our goal is to support and encourage several schools, missionaries and ministries in the Holy Land as they share the gospel.  We seek to literally fulfill Acts … Continue reading →

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My Hospitality Counts

Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.— Margaret Mead “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” You’ve heard this and know that is absolutely true. … Continue reading →

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What’s the Primary Message Parents Should Give Their Kids About Sex?

As you ponder the process of communicating to your school-age child about sex, remember that the primary message you need to give him — more important in the long run than the specific facts and figures — is the importance … Continue reading →

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Talking to My Kids About Sex

Often movies and sitcoms present a the scene of the sweaty-palmed, birds-and-bees conversation in which Dad stammers through a convoluted description of sex to a child — who knows all of the details already. The humor arises from the tension … Continue reading →

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