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Authenticity Life Change

Instant Oatmeal

It seemed so obvious. Recently, I was reading a book that noted that many new Christians enter the church having long-standing impaired Read More »

Judson Poling | September 27th, 2019
Authenticity Connecting Integrity Truth

Jesus Loves You, But He Doesn’t Trust You

If you’re like me, you could put together a list of people who over the years have disappointed you. On your list Read More »

Judson Poling | July 5th, 2019
Connecting Freedom

Past Hurts, Present Problems

“I don’t think it helps to drudge up the past. I try to look forward, not backward.” The woman speaking was pleasant, Read More »

Judson Poling | April 5th, 2019
Leadership Relationships

RARE Leadership

I’m sure I’m not alone in this, but with all the books out there on leadership, very little surprises me when I Read More »

Judson Poling | August 31st, 2018
Authenticity Community Connecting Courage

If You Only Knew

I recently read about a group therapy researcher who had non-patients he was training (from a variety of helping professions) gather in Read More »

Judson Poling | March 23rd, 2018
Connecting Feelings Relationships

Feelings, Facts, Feelings

“It’s so frustrating. I try to help her, but she just won’t listen.” My friend called to confide in me about a Read More »

Judson Poling | November 24th, 2017
Authenticity Connecting Courage

Why Your Date Checks Out Your Car

“I don’t get it. I’m a nice guy—I’ve got so much going for me, yet hardly any women on the dating site Read More »

Judson Poling | August 10th, 2017
Authenticity Connecting Grace Integrity Leadership Real Stories Truth

A Tale of Two Affairs

 Years ago at about the same time, two Christian men told me they were involved in extra-marital affairs. The men did not Read More »

Judson Poling | January 12th, 2017
Authenticity Community Connecting Truth

The Baseball Game – A Parable

On a bright, sunny summer’s day, two youth league teams were playing a baseball game. In the top of the sixth inning, Read More »

Judson Poling | September 29th, 2016
Community Connecting Feelings Freedom Life Change Man Fully Alive

How to Finish Well

One of the memorable “behind the scenes” moments on every Crucible Men’s Retreat is the last staff meeting on Sunday afternoon. It’s Read More »

Judson Poling | July 22nd, 2016

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