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How to plan for 2025

We schedule, manage, and stress over the abstract concept we call time. Time is a fascinating idea when you think about it. In one sense, time is simply an abstract concept that keeps track of nature’s patterns — cycles around the sun and the earth’s rotations. In another sense, time encompasses concrete experiences that awaken us to something beyond ourselves. Thus, the new year provides a natural moment to consider how time shapes our lives.

Dan Trippie January 1, 2025

Changing Season

On December 15, I will step down as Lead Pastor of Restoration Church. After a long season of prayer, counsel, and reflection, my wife and I came to understand that we had completed our assignment leading Restoration Church. Following our December 15 worship gathering, Gina and I will begin a new chapter in Southwest Florida, embarking on the second half of our marriage and ministry. Some might wonder, “What does that next season look like?”

Dan Trippie November 13, 2024

Voting In A Broken World

Election season is challenging —especially in a polarized culture. Among the many election season challenges is the reality that we are faced with flawed candidates. Candidates are sinners; therefore, the flaws in both may cause some Christian voters to feel uneasy about engaging in our political process. Nevertheless, voting is a significant instrument allowing Christians to exercise their prophetic voice. One must recognize that while it seems the choice is between two imperfect choices, national

Dan Trippie November 1, 2024

It Happened —Trump Shot!

Well, it happened. On Saturday, July 13th, the world watched as a would-be assassin attempted to kill President Donald Trump. Sadly, an innocent rally attendee lost his life while a stunned nation asked, “How did we get here?” Currently, the shooter’s motives are unclear, but it seems this was an act of political violence. Political violence has been increasing for years, and now it has escalated to the point where both the right and left

Dan Trippie July 17, 2024

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Chaotic or Creative? How to Have Better Conflict

Conflict is the spirit of our age. It fills our news feeds while emptying our souls. Conflict is a leading contributor to mental and emotional stress, which often leads to decreased physical health. According to a study by Nunzia Nappo, there is a strong correlation between interpersonal conflict, employee burnout, and worker retention rates. It’s not a mystery that conflict touches every aspect of our human experience. But conflict is not necessarily a bad thing.

Dan Trippie June 28, 2024

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How to Use AI in the Workplace—Ethically

Deception is costly. CEOs go to jail if they cook the books. Physicians are sued if they intentionally withhold medical information. Employees are fired if they lie on a résumé. Students are expelled if they plagiarize. Deception is costly not only relationally but financially. We expect truth from our neighbors, but our economic system depends on it. We trust products and services will equal their advertised value. We sign contracts expecting both parties to act

Dan Trippie March 18, 2024

The Moral Fog In Letting Die

The call came just before 1 am. “Mr. Trippie, your father stopped breathing. He was without oxygen for 7 minutes. We were able to revive his heart, but he could not breathe on his own —we have him on a ventilator —get here as soon as possible.” Ethics seems like an abstract philosophical category until one gets that call. Ethics is concerned with morality —what acts are right and what acts are wrong. Most days,

Dan Trippie February 10, 2024

An Encouraging New Year’s Message from the Mall

I visited the mall Christmas week. There is so much inspiration to be found in the mall’s messages. A banner gracefully hung from the rafters declared, “Refresh your wardrobe,” subtly nudging patrons to consider how outdated and frumpy they are. Another marquee boldly declared, “Treat yourself, you’re worth it,” implying that “self-indulgence is a virtue, not a vice.” I am especially encouraged by the store Forever 21 as I prepare to celebrate another birthday. Forever

Dan Trippie January 1, 2024

Wars and Rumors of Wars: Cultivating Courageous Habits

Growing up we had a pond in our backyard. Ponds are enchanting when you are a young boy —especially at the start of the Northeastern winter. A boy’s courage ascends with each step across the ice-covered water — standing on the deep testifies to a young boy’s bravery. Yet the sound of cracking quickly reveals how fragile they both are. The world sounds a lot like that cracking ice lately. It’s been a while since

Dan Trippie November 13, 2023

Why The Church Should Talk Politics

(first published in Christian Post) “Pastor . . . don’t get political!” “Politics have no place in the church.” “Jesus never talked politics.” “What about the separation of church and state?” On the surface, church and politics don’t mix. But do they? First, I understand the concerns about the church aligning herself too closely with a political party. These worries are valid. Blind partisanship tempts our fragile egos, making us feel superior to those

Dan Trippie October 8, 2023

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How to plan for 2025

Changing Season

Voting In A Broken World

It Happened —Trump Shot!

Chaotic or Creative? How to Have Better Conflict

How to Use AI in the Workplace—Ethically

The Moral Fog In Letting Die

An Encouraging New Year’s Message from the Mall

Wars and Rumors of Wars: Cultivating Courageous Habits

Why The Church Should Talk Politics

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