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The Waiter

Have you ever tried to take a picture of something that moves your head and heart but can’t get your phone out in time? Twice this week, I missed getting the picture, but a message came through loud and clear anyway. The first picture was a tiny little church sign that read, “The battle is not yours,Continue reading “The Waiter”

Posted byShawn McCarthyJuly 30, 2022August 1, 2022Posted inUncategorized3 Comments on The Waiter

Just Breathe

Guest Post by: Mandy Marzano A week ago, I stumbled into a building I never thought I’d enter, purchasing something I said I’d never buy. After the transaction, I slumped into my car, defeated, looking at the thing I now owned. It was…a CPAP machine. I felt the sting of my youth’s betrayal and theContinue reading “Just Breathe”

Posted byShawn McCarthyJuly 16, 2022Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Just Breathe

Rock Climbing

Guest Post by Chris Russo -Pastor at Seacoast Church I’ve gotta be honest and say I’m no rock climber, but I have been rock climbing before. I’ve done the kind of rock climbing where a buddy sets up the belay system, so you can climb a sheer rock that’s way out of your comfort zone.Continue reading “Rock Climbing”

Posted byShawn McCarthyJuly 9, 2022July 9, 2022Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Rock Climbing

Independence

“The American War of Independence (1775-1783) served as a harsh lesson to the British Empire that the dominions they controlled if treated improperly, would always be susceptible to revolution.” – Luke Tomes This week in a masterful stroke, the enemy has again divided our country. How much more will it take before we take noticeContinue reading “Independence”

Posted byShawn McCarthyJuly 2, 2022Posted inUncategorized5 Comments on Independence

Humble and Kind

Three weeks ago Anna and I closed on our new house. We moved across town to be closer to family and put our daughter in a different school. We had no idea how close to the family the next few weeks would bring us.  We bought the house knowing there were some flooring issues, butContinue reading “Humble and Kind”

Posted byShawn McCarthyJune 25, 2022Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Humble and Kind

Your Story Has Power

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 I’ve always found this verse to be encouraging, especially when it feels like life is blowing up all around me. However, I’m not theContinue reading “Your Story Has Power”

Posted byShawn McCarthyJune 11, 2022Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Your Story Has Power

The Rock

My friend Stephen bought a book for me called Becoming a King: The Path to Restoring the Heart by Morgan Snyder. It has since become somewhat of a lodestone in my quest for authenticity.  In this book, Snyder quotes author Mike Mason stating, “A thirty-year-old person (man) is like a densely populated city; nothing newContinue reading “The Rock”

Posted byShawn McCarthyMay 28, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The Rock

Hair Bands and Honor

It was probably because of watching too many Motley Crue videos. But, when I learned that I didn’t have to always submit to authority, I was done wading around the shallow blind obedience end of the pool. You better believe that me and my wavy mullet dove headfirst into the let’s see how far IContinue reading “Hair Bands and Honor”

Posted byShawn McCarthyMay 21, 2022Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Hair Bands and Honor

Clear Vision

I recently ended a sweet five-year relationship with my 1990 Toyota truck. This year as we stepped into full-time action with a new business, “Lil Red” wouldn’t be able to keep up with all that had to get done on the daily. It was time to pass that gem onto a teen and get aContinue reading “Clear Vision”

Posted byShawn McCarthyMay 14, 2022Posted inUncategorized4 Comments on Clear Vision

Tangled

This week, our church hosted a nationwide conference for pastors, and I had the privilege of being on the leadership team. It was a huge undertaking involving hundreds of volunteers and 2,500 pastors, and I’m proud to say that it was a smashing success! Our team navigated schedule changes, weather uncertainties, supplier hiccups, and justContinue reading “Tangled”

Posted byShawn McCarthyApril 30, 2022Posted inUncategorized4 Comments on Tangled

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