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The message this week was full of answers to difficult questions. And depending on which question hit closest to home, there may have been something today that made you uncomfortable.

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We love stories about God moving mountains.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/pick-up-your-shovel","title":"Pick Up Your Shovel","summary":"We love stories about God moving mountains.","date_modified":"2026-09-08T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/trust-the-artist","html_content":"

Anybody remember these? They are known as Magic Eyes, or stereograms.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/trust-the-artist","title":"Trust the Artist ","summary":"Anybody remember these? They are known as Magic Eyes, or stereograms.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T15:40:48Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/20-seconds-of-ridiculous-faith","html_content":"

There’s a movie I love called We Bought a Zoo.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/20-seconds-of-ridiculous-faith","title":"20 Seconds of Ridiculous Faith","summary":"There’s a movie I love called We Bought a Zoo.","date_modified":"2026-08-25T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/the-road-to-hana","html_content":"

If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to visit Maui, you know about the famous Road to Hana.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/the-road-to-hana","title":"The Road to Hana ","summary":"If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to visit Maui, you know about the famous Road to Hana.","date_modified":"2026-08-22T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/when-comfort-leaves-the-door-open","html_content":"

Pastor Craig asked us a question during a recent sermon that we need to sit with:

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As I listened to this week’s message on worship, I couldn’t stop thinking about one of the greatest hymns ever written: “It Is Well with My Soul.” Because I don’t think you can understand that hymn until you understand t...

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My kids are, for better or worse, a captive audience.

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During the summer one of my favorite shows to watch is Alone. Ten contestants are dropped into some of the most remote places on earth with only a handful of supplies and a few cameras. Their job is simple: survive longe...

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"If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you. I will talk to the Father, and he’ll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you. This Friend is the Spirit of Truth. The godless world c...

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/let-the-spirit-pace-you","title":"Let the Spirit Pace You","summary":"\"If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you. I will talk to the Father, and he’ll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you. This Friend is the Spirit of Truth. The godless world c...","date_modified":"2026-06-30T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/plug-the-leak","html_content":"

When we think of spiritual attack, we often imagine something loud, obvious, even violent — we think of Job. And yes, those moments come. Sudden temptations, unexpected crises, major life hits.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/plug-the-leak","title":"Plug the Leak","summary":"When we think of spiritual attack, we often imagine something loud, obvious, even violent — we think of Job. And yes, those moments come. Sudden temptations, unexpected crises, major life hits.","date_modified":"2026-06-28T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/we-will-see","html_content":"

There’s a story I love—about a man in a small village.

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I have to complain a little to you today.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/dont-waste-the-wait","title":"Don't Waste the Wait","summary":"I have to complain a little to you today.","date_modified":"2026-06-21T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/what-are-you-chasing","html_content":"

A few years ago, I came across a blog post by Tim Ferriss that changed the way I think about work and priorities. (You can find it here: https://tim.blog/2024/05/02/are-you-hunting-antelope-or-field-mice/)

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/what-are-you-chasing","title":"What Are You Chasing?","summary":"A few years ago, I came across a blog post by Tim Ferriss that changed the way I think about work and priorities. (You can find it here: https://tim.blog/2024/05/02/are-you-hunting-antelope-or-field-mice/)","date_modified":"2026-06-18T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/write-through-your-failures","html_content":"

What Have You Failed At Recently?

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/write-through-your-failures","title":"Write Through Your Failures","summary":"What Have You Failed At Recently?","date_modified":"2026-06-16T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/%E2%80%9Cwhere-are-you%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

"Where are you?"

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I never knew having a dog would provide me with so many sermon illustrations, but God speaks to us whenever we choose to listen.Our family dog, Cash, is an English Lab. He's about a year and a half old now, and if you kn...

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One thing God has been teaching me lately is that we can find Him in any area of life and at any time—if we're paying attention and staying in tune with Him.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/live-with-an-open-hand","title":"Live With an Open Hand","summary":"One thing God has been teaching me lately is that we can find Him in any area of life and at any time—if we're paying attention and staying in tune with Him.","date_modified":"2026-06-09T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/love-when-it%E2%80%99s-hard","html_content":"

One example of conflict that came to mind while hearing this message wasn’t about a marriage. It was about a family.

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Have you ever wandered through an open field in early summer?

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/park-the-brush-hog","title":"Park the Brush Hog ","summary":"Have you ever wandered through an open field in early summer?","date_modified":"2026-06-04T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/draw-closer-to-christ","html_content":"

We have a quote on our wall at home that says:\n“Live in such a way that those who don’t know Christ will come to know Him because they know you.”

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/draw-closer-to-christ","title":"Draw Closer to Christ","summary":"We have a quote on our wall at home that says:\n“Live in such a way that those who don’t know Christ will come to know Him because they know you.”","date_modified":"2026-06-02T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/you-can-lead-a-horse-to-water","html_content":"

You Can Lead a Horse to Water...

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There are times each year in Oklahoma when it’s hard to decide whether to turn on the heat or the AC. One moment the wind bites, the next the sun blazes. If you’ve got a smart thermostat, you know it can automatically ad...

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/control-the-temperature","title":"Control the Temperature","summary":"There are times each year in Oklahoma when it’s hard to decide whether to turn on the heat or the AC. One moment the wind bites, the next the sun blazes. If you’ve got a smart thermostat, you know it can automatically ad...","date_modified":"2026-05-26T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/led-by-the-spirit","html_content":"

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep...

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/led-by-the-spirit","title":"Led by the Spirit","summary":"\"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep...","date_modified":"2026-05-24T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/seek-god-first","html_content":"

Jesus said, ‘Seek first the Kingdom of God… and all these things will be added to you.’

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/seek-god-first","title":"Seek God First ","summary":"Jesus said, ‘Seek first the Kingdom of God… and all these things will be added to you.’","date_modified":"2026-05-21T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/the-unforced-rhythms-of-grace","html_content":"

This week, I needed to hear from God. So in addition to reading the Bible, I picked up a book that has helped me in the past—Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge. You might know Eldredge best for his book Wild at Heart, b...

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When your calling or goal is so good, you can’t wait to get started.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/clarity-in-your-calling","title":"Clarity in Your Calling","summary":"When your calling or goal is so good, you can’t wait to get started.","date_modified":"2026-05-17T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/building-a-prayer-life-like-daniel","html_content":"

One of Daniel’s greatest strengths—perhaps his defining discipline—was his prayer life.Let me say that again, but in a different way: Daniel was able to do many remarkable things because of his faith—interpret dreams tha...

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/building-a-prayer-life-like-daniel","title":"Building a Prayer Life Like Daniel","summary":"One of Daniel’s greatest strengths—perhaps his defining discipline—was his prayer life.Let me say that again, but in a different way: Daniel was able to do many remarkable things because of his faith—interpret dreams tha...","date_modified":"2026-05-14T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/find-your-one","html_content":"

I’m sure you’ve heard people talk about finding “the one.”

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Spring and weddings seem to go hand in hand. Over the past few years, I’ve had the honor of officiating several weddings.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/out-love-your-spouse","title":"Out-love Your Spouse ","summary":"Spring and weddings seem to go hand in hand. Over the past few years, I’ve had the honor of officiating several weddings.","date_modified":"2026-05-08T19:44:09Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/managing-your-power-plant","html_content":"

If you think about a power plant, it’s hard to look past the ingenuity that went into its creation. An input comes in, an output goes out—but the real magic happens in the process: energy is generated.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/managing-your-power-plant","title":"Managing Your Power Plant","summary":"If you think about a power plant, it’s hard to look past the ingenuity that went into its creation. An input comes in, an output goes out—but the real magic happens in the process: energy is generated.","date_modified":"2026-05-07T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/what-do-you-really-want","html_content":"

We all have a list—happiness, a strong marriage, financial security, good health, a life devoted to Christ, maybe even six-pack abs. But let’s be honest… simply wanting something isn’t enough.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/what-do-you-really-want","title":"What Do You Really Want?","summary":"We all have a list—happiness, a strong marriage, financial security, good health, a life devoted to Christ, maybe even six-pack abs. But let’s be honest… simply wanting something isn’t enough.","date_modified":"2026-05-05T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/even-if-faith","html_content":"

As we are reminded often, God’s goodness is seen all around us—but only if we take the time to look for it.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/even-if-faith","title":"Even If Faith","summary":"As we are reminded often, God’s goodness is seen all around us—but only if we take the time to look for it.","date_modified":"2026-05-03T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/protect-the-ingredients","html_content":"

Imagine for a moment that you and I are baking brownies from scratch.

","url":"https://guardthesharpie.com/blog/f/protect-the-ingredients","title":"Protect the Ingredients","summary":"Imagine for a moment that you and I are baking brownies from scratch.","date_modified":"2026-05-02T13:54:51Z"}]}