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Consider the Source
“Consider the source,” they say. We’re told we don’t have to listen if what we hear is rude or mean or overly critical. We’re told we can dismiss a message if the messenger is not on the up and up, if they have an ulterior motive, if they would profit – in any way – Continue reading
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The Pedagogical Theory of Atonement
To recap: Sin is the problem and Jesus Christ is the solution. Cool. Got it. What does that mean? I’m super glad you asked because this is when I get to write the thing I’ve been wanting to write since I started this Every Thursday Theology Shindig™: Christ is the solution to Sin, and is Continue reading
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Standardize before you Optimize
James Clear writes in his book Atomic Habits A habit must be established before it can be improved. If you can’t learn the basic skill of showing up, then you have little hope of mastering the finer details. Instead of trying to engineer a perfect habit from the start, do the easy thing on a Continue reading
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You Should Know About the Bible Top 10 Podcast
I am a Bible nerd. It’s a professional hazard, but it is what it is. I make no apologies for it. By no means would I call myself a “biblical scholar.” Those who hold that title are worthy of everyone’s undying respect, admiration, and thanks. I wish I had the time and energy to do Continue reading
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You came by it honestly
There’s a joke I love to make. I look at someone and say “If it’s not one thing, it’s my mother.” It’s funny because the real phrase does not actually end with “it’s my mother” (take it from me: explaining jokes is always a good idea). But it’s also funny because it rings true. Even Continue reading
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God talks down to us
Here’s one of my favorite jokes: “My friends all say I’m condescending. That means I talk down to people.” I don’t know if people laugh at this joke when I tell it because it’s inherently funny or if they don’t have the guts to tell me it’s a little too much like me, but I Continue reading
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How to say “No”
I lead a lot of groups and teach a lot of classes. The way I like to operate is to include as many people who want to talk as possible. But I’ve been doing this long enough to know that if I don’t watch it, the extroverts will take over the discussion, so a regular Continue reading
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The Big Ego Mutual Admiration Hour
Sadly, the US Open is over for another year. My new favorite player, Coco Gauff, won (as I predicted she would when I saw her play in Round 1). It was magical. An exciting thing about the Open this year was it was the 50th anniversary celebration of equal pay for women and men. This Continue reading
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You Should Know About Sea Organs
I’m not sure where I’ve been, but I only recently learned about these amazing instruments called “sea organs.” They’re magical inventions that use the pulsing waves of the sea to make music. It’s like a wind chime, but with water. Amazing. Continue reading
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Evil wants to eliminate differences
Okay, so now we have a grasp of what Sin is. What about Evil…? One story I’ve always been fascinated by is the Tower of Babel. Like all the other stories at the beginning of the Bible (we call them the “Stories of the Beginning”) their purpose is to explain why things are the way Continue reading
About Me
My name is Landon Whitsitt. I live in Oklahoma City. I have a wife, four kids, and two dogs.
I’m a pastor and a speaker. I’m a writer and a thinker. I’m a photographer and musician.
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