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Although just 3.4% of the U.S. population has been directly affected by Hurricane Harvey, its ripples reach all of us. Some of you have loved ones whose homes have been ruined by the flood, leaving them with a sense of loss similar to coming home to find your house burned down. A friend of mine living…
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This summer the City Life Music team had the opportunity to write and record an EP for our Church. The vision for this project was to write songs about specific things our church is going through and things God is teaching us. Within the past year City Life has gone through; the book of Philippians,…
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In less than two weeks, on September 3rd, I’ll return from a three month sabbatical! Over the summer, we had the opportunity to worship with many different churches, and each time we walked away with felt gratitude for City Life. Even our kids would implore, Sunday after Sunday: Can we go back to City Life…
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And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there…
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Dear City Life, We’re at the midpoint of our sabbatical and loving it. I’m writing as we drive back to Austin from a couple days in New York City (don’t worry Robie is driving), after a week and a half in D.C.! Everything we’ve prayed for so far, God has graciously answered. I’ve been doing…
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If you are like me, then you assume that the best way to rest before a big day is by staying up late, watching Netflix, maybe eating some ice cream, and having a conversation with friends. Now don’t get me wrong. Those things can be God honoring and helpful. But, does it help our preparation…
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As we clear the hurdle of spring, we often look to the for summer for relief—family vacations, 4th of July celebrations, swimming and playing outdoors. Summer is a rest rhythm at City Life Church. We don’t offer City Seminary classes, plan fewer events, and encourage City Groups to enjoy one another and creation. Recreation, however,…
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You may have heard about a quarterly gathering we recently started called Commune. We noticed that, due to time constraints on Sundays and the busyness of life, our church needs a space for extended contemplation to commune with God. Most of us don’t lack the head knowledge of the life transforming power of the gospel,…
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In college, there was a great frozen yogurt place right down the street from where I lived with all my buddies. As we all filed in, each person would take one or two samples of the yogurt and make a decision (because frozen yogurt flavor is an important decision when money is tight). Several of…
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This Sunday the elders announced to our church partners that I will be taking a three month sabbatical this summer. I will be completely disengaged from life and ministry at City Life Church from May 31st to August 31st. Up front, I want to say thank you for this gift. I am grateful I can say, with St….
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When I saw a tweet about the new series Stranger Things, I knew right away the series was going to be a hit. Tweny-four hours later, I’d finished the entire series (ashamedly)! The incredible sound track, “coming of age” vibe, and 80’s feel hooked me. I started naming playlists after the show and listening to more…
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In January, we had the privilege of hearing Dr. Alvin Reid teach on Raising a Generation to Love the Gospel. As adults who engage with the next generation–whether as parents, teachers or ministry volunteers–we were challenged to take a long view of a child’s life when thinking about how we minister to them and share…
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