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Andrew Alan Cox (“Drew”) Is Here

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Drew is here whether the world is ready for him or not. He was a big surprise when we found out we were pregnant in light of our long struggle with secondary infertility before having Drew's older brother, Sam. The doctor explained that he was more of a miracle than we'd realized. Angie only has one tube and it …

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Three Things Kids Need to See In Their Parents

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We sometimes think that raising kids well is all about what we tell them. But what is even more important is what we show them. And if you want to do the best you can for the next generation's sake, you'll model at least these three traits in your home. Security and Stability Kids need to know that they're …

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Mourning with Rick and Kay Warren and Family

Brandon Cox and Rick Warren

I've started to write this post quite a few times, and each time, I've deleted it. It's hard to know what to say when someone you admire and love goes through something as tragic as what Rick and Kay Warren have endured the last few days. Their son, Matthew, ended his own life at the age of 27 after battling …

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Abandon Self with Reckless Self-Abandon

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I'm selfish. There's my confession. And just when I think I'm starting to get over it, I'm reminded that I still tend to view the world as it relates to me. But Paul encouraged us to... Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. …

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Merry Christmas!

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This past year we have witnessed the birth of a new church in northwest Arkansas. Next year, we anticipate the birth of our third child into our sweet family. But the birth that matters most happened two millennia ago when God sent His Son Jesus into the world to live for us, to die for us, and to rise again …

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Video: Why Does God Allow Evil?

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Here's a two minute snippet from my message this past Sunday at Grace Hills where I address the question of why God allows evil. Cruise over to GraceHillsChurch.com to watch the full message entitled The Reasons for Our Hope. …

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I’m Taking the Plunge – I’m Writing a Book

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I'm planting a new church, we're expecting our third child, and I'm still working on building a global community of Pastors. May as well write a book, too. I was recently approached by an Editor with Passio, the newest imprint of Charisma House Publishing. My good friend, Artie Davis, has just completed …

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Big News: The Cox Family Is Unexpectedly Expecting!

Baby Cox Coming Soon

Yep. We struggled for eight years to have Sam and then assumed that would probably be it, so this was a total surprise, and we're so grateful and excited! Pray for Angie and baby's health! …

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I’m Praying for God to Bless You

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I'm currently reading Wayne Cordeiro's Leading on Empty, and in it, Wayne passes along an ancient prayer written by some Franciscan monks... May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, hard hearts, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live from deep within your heart where God's …

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Big Truths I Need to Hear Every Day

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I'm a messed up human being. I don't mean that I'm particularly deranged - just that I was born broken and have reached the plateau of adulthood carrying some flaws with me. The biggest flaw? I believe lies... sometimes. Here's a law of life that can't be avoided or broken... The way I think determines what …

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RT @RickWarren: If you give it to God, He transforms your test into a testimony, your mess into a message, and your misery into a ministry.2 hours ago