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    Keeping My Restaurants Real: A Newsletter of Sorts.

    I came through the door to find Justin camped out on the couch watching the “Becoming Gordon Ramsay” series on Netflix. He patted the cushion beside him, inviting me to sit, and said, “If you can just get past the language, I think you’d really like this.” He began to explain to me that, beneath Gordon Ramsay’s tough exterior and push for excellence, is a man of integrity and depth. His work ethic has allowed him a platform to serve others and offer opportunities in ways that would not have been possible otherwise. Justin went on to tell me about Gordon Ramsay’s marriage of more than 25 years, the relationship…

  • Faith,  Newsletters.

    Letting Go To Lean In.

    Each new year, our church is intentional to set aside 21 days of Prayer and Fasting to help its members refresh their faith. It’s an opportunity to strip away the excess that has crept in throughout the previous year, sit still with the Lord, and seek the priorities He will speak for the year to come. Typically fasting refers to denying the flesh certain indulgent foods for a period of time in order to practice surrender and strengthen self control. It grows the ability to choose promptings of the spirit over desires of the flesh. However, fasting doesn’t have to be from food alone. I have used the excuse that…