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Because Then I Would Be Enough

Brian Dolleman — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:38:29 +0000

“Because then I would be enough.” These are the words of Jim Carrey – presenting at the Golden Globes – making fun of himself and the whole spectacle that is celebrity award shows… He said, “And when I dream, I don’t just dream any old dream. No sir. I dream about being three-time Golden Globe […]

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I’d Rather Be Herod’s Pig Than His Son

Brian Dolleman — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:00:51 +0000

Caesar Agustus, a close personal friend of Herod was quoted as saying, “I’d rather be Herod’s pig than his son.” The truth is, being a pig in Herod’s household would’ve been much safer than being a family member. He killed his favorite wife, Mariamne (he had 10 wives), because he suspected infidelity. Herod also killed […]

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Shadow Work

Brian Dolleman — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:30:34 +0000

First, let me start with something light and funny. I received the following e-mail from Andy Jones the other day: “Working on some Celebrate Recovery stuff and came across these self evaluation questions… Have you exaggerated yourself to make yourself look better? In what areas of your past have you used false humility? Hahahahahahahahahaha All […]

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Ego, Ambition, & Holy Calling

Brian Dolleman — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:15:33 +0000

Several years ago, I heard a well-known mega-church personality talk about the imperfect blend of motivations behind every Christian leader who has a platform and a microphone. He said, “I’m a piece of work. All pastors are. Think about it. What makes me believe I should be standing here on this stage with a microphone […]

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Cigarette Butts & My Pride

Brian Dolleman — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:40:07 +0000

There’s a back entrance to the office building at my church – and it leads right to my office, so it’s the primary one I use. I’m pretty sure I use that specific entrance more than anyone else does. Recently I’ve noticed a growing supply of cigarette butts just outside my door. It makes sense. […]

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Worth Shouting About

Brian Dolleman — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:30:11 +0000

Here are some things I read on the internet this past week – and thought they were worth passing on to you. Check ‘em out… This post (in response to the Strange Fire Conference) from Sarah Bessey. You don’t have to know a thing about the Strange Fire Conference for her words to make […]

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