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Spiritual Warfare: Recognizing Satan's Strategies and Standing Firm in Faith
I’ve been more and more aware of spiritual warfare lately. The evil of sin seems so prevalent within and around me. The juxtaposition...

Tim Ahlman
Jul 29, 20244 min read
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Embracing Love for the Church
I love my church home. I’ll admit, growing up I sometimes internally rolled my eyes when people would talk about how much they love their...

Tim Ahlman
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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Finding Joy in Jesus
Joy— I love the word, it rolls off the tongue taking flight like a bird. Joy— What Jesus brings changing eternities reminding me He’s...

Tim Ahlman
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Unveiling the Dark Emotional Triad: Finding Redemption in Confession and Absolution
I’ve recently been processing why I am the way I am when I am not living in my baptismal identity in Christ. I think it largely has to do...

Tim Ahlman
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Seasons of Leadership: Living the Church Year with Purpose and Reflection
“That is just the season I am in…” “It’s been a tough season…” “It’s been a joyful season…” “The season of Lent is so busy…” I don’t...

Tim Ahlman
Jul 1, 20244 min read
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God, Man, and Machine: Exploring AI through a Christian Lens of Theology, Ethics, and Leadership
In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, pastors and ministry leaders must engage with this transformative...

Matt Engel
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Crafting Faith: Woodworking Principles for Navigating Ministry Challenges - Matthew J. Engel
I spent some time last weekend working on woodworking projects in the shop. It's a craft that demands accuracy, creativity, and a good...

Tania Hilton
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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A Growth Journey of Surrender and Transformation
Growth— a challenging word. I’m stuck downward. The flesh sets me back. Flailing, falling, stumbling, crawling, daily growth seems...

Tim Ahlman
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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Leadership on the Line: Navigating the Diversity of Ministry
Healthy leaders function on the line. Unwise leaders step over the line. Cowardly leaders never approach the line. If the image of a...

Tim Ahlman
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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Running the Ministry Marathon: Lessons from the Apostle Paul
Ministry can be hard. Understatement. Some of you have thought about quitting. Don’t. Please, don’t. Jesus has more for you to do, more...

Tim Ahlman
May 27, 20243 min read
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Ascension Lutheran Church: Tailgating for Jesus – A Unique Approach to Community, Worship, and Volunteerism
If someone asked you to describe your church, what would you say? You might tell them about the awesome youth ministry. You might...

Matthew Schultz
May 20, 20244 min read
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Embracing the Mess: Why Authenticity is the Key to Building Trust in the Church
Everyone is a hot sinful mess. Everyone. Don’t think you are? Then you really are. The sooner you acknowledge you’re a mess—a work in...

Tim Ahlman
May 13, 20242 min read
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Unveiling Truth: The Divisions and Deceptions Within the LCMS Community
How truthful are you? I’m sure we’d all say, “I’m pretty truthful. Sure, I have those moments where I tell little white lies to...

Tim Ahlman
May 6, 20244 min read
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Crucifying the Ego: The Path to Humility and Harmony
We have located the enemy, the villain, the imposter, the liar, the one who must be defeated. Me. It’s me. Sorry to say, but it’s you,...

Tim Ahlman
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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Finding Courage in the Midst of Ministry: Reflections on Life's Crossroads and the Call to Humility
I’ve been more contemplative lately. Youthful exuberance is slowly giving way to the deeper well of life, swirling with pain and loss,...

Tim Ahlman
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Choosing Christ Over Hedonism and Nihilism: Finding Hope in the Resurrection
Apart from Christ, we choose hedonism or nihilism. We may waffle between the two in the same week, day, or hour. Satan loves when our...

Tim Ahlman
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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Leading Through Skepticism: A-P-A Approach for Uniting Communities
Every leader will have “skeptics” in their congregation or business. Skeptics are unsure, unconvinced, change averse, questioning,...

Tim Ahlman
Apr 8, 20245 min read
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Easter Rejoice: Revealing Hope in the Risen Christ
Happy Easter! Jesus lives! The tomb is empty! Rejoice and be glad! Today’s Easter blog was originally written to be preached on Easter at...

Tim Ahlman
Apr 1, 20245 min read
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Beyond Suffering: Finding Liberation in the Sufferer's Love
A Holy Week blog poem Suffer– I despise the word. Why? Why not? Rebellion. Our rebellion. That is why. Suffer– Life is suffering. I wish...

Tim Ahlman
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Lessons from the Bleachers: Patience, Perseverance, and Perspective on Life and Leadership
On a recent Saturday, I found myself at my freshman son’s high-school track meet. (Disclaimer: I didn’t grow up a “track guy.” I played...

Tim Ahlman
Mar 17, 20243 min read
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