I was reading Acts this morning while I sipped my joyful latte. As I read Acts 8:4-8, I could not help but love how scripture proclaims, “much joy came to the city” after Philip shared the Gospel (and the Spirit moved in the community.) Makes sense, since the Gospel is “good news” after all.
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I don’t rest well, I just don’t. I don’t sleep well either and I don’t eat well. Basically, I’m a walking heart-attack waiting to happen. Awesome!
These past few days I’ve felt a great desire to rest, of course this is not good timing, since I can’t…Hopefully soon!
For me, I rest well when I’m doing something [...]

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Necole and I took six-months to make this decision. We went back-and-forth multiple times. We also journeyed with a group of friends as we struggled to discern the best choice. So thanks to those of you who prayed, listened, and journeyed with us.
We choose to head back to Raleigh for multiple strategic reason.
1. [...]

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Sometimes in life the journey can be very hard. Necole and I have really struggled with our future in Austin for quite sometime. Now, don’t get me wrong, Austin is an amazing city, one-of-a-kind for sure. I love the people, the food and culture. I have lots of family, life-long friends and I also have [...]

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I’ve debated if I should give a long or short version. So, for now I will choose the short and sweet version of this VERY long journey.
Necole and I have decided to move to Raleigh, NC next month. We are so happy! We will open up another office in Raleigh for HELP and build [...]

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No doubt, like the rest of the world I was shocked to hear of Michael Jackson death last night. When I was young, MJ was by FAR my favorite musician. I had the glove and jacket to prove it. I grew in Stockton, CA AKA-the hood. In 1989 some lunatic shot-up a school in my [...]

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So I have a ton of respct for Aaron Ivey, Steven Bush and Jimmy. These cats love justice and prove it by the life they live; plus they are great musicians. I was stoked when Aaron and Jimmy agreed to play at the HELP Austin Launch Party. Bush was out-of-town smoking pipes in Tennessee or [...]

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Hello friends, I wanted to take a moment and share a great opportunity with those who live in Central Texas. Hugh Halter, who helps lead Adullam Denver and also the co-author of Tangible Kingdom will be speaking this Thursday at Plantr.
If you’re a missional thinker/church planter type, please feel free to come out to [...]

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I really enjoyed this video by Charity: Water. They do such a tremendous job sharing the story of those who lack clean water, inspiring! (video below)
At HELP we have narrowed our focus to orphan rescue and orphan restoration. There are close to 150 million orphans around the world. Each day 26,000 will perish because they [...]

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