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July 6, 2015

A week or two ago I asked people to send in items they'd like to see me do magic with. Then, my wife picked the winner (fireworks) without telling me. I blame her for this.

Morning workout in London, England: an outdoor gym made solely from confiscated knives off the street. #langdonparkgym

Being married is guarding treasure and constantly exalting it—not because it’s yours, but because it is worth upholding. @andrea_emory #6years #hawaii

I had the privilege of performing in a magic/themed restaurant and theatre literally underground downtown Nashville. It was the first time I’ve felt nervous before a performance in about 8 years—but I got through it.

I took a last-minute trip to The Gospel Coalition National Conference this week and it has been.a.trip. Theological fortification—5000 voices singing old school hymns—and zealous ministers urging us as brothers and sisters to persevere. @thegospelcoalition #TGC19 @timkellernyc @ligonduncan @beautifuleulogy @jackiehillperry @triplee116 @realdavidplatt @crosswaybooks

It is more important to know what you are saying than to speak well. We live in a culture that values the SOUND more than the “sentence.” That means it’s up to us to listen carefully and discern wisely. #bible #solascriptura

“Grace abounds.” Much of what I do is real—even down to the props I have on stage—which means traveling can be complicated. Normally, I check and declare everything—but after 3 straight weeks on the road with no breaks, I accidentally packed this in my carry-on wrapped in one of my merch-shirts.

My bag was pulled, the officer came over and pulled it out, at which point I apologized profusely and explained that I had totally forgotten to put it in my other bag. “Sir, this is not okay. I need your driver’s license immediately—this is illegal. You may be detained. This is pretty serious.” Completely shocked at the magnitude of the consequences for what I judged to be an accident and quick confiscation, I stood in the Atlanta airport and began processing what had just happened.
Detained??? Illegal? How illegal?

I started Googling and texting friends.
Yeah, it’s pretty illegal. $1500+ fines, potential arrest and a punishable crime on your record, are all common outcomes.

The officer came back and looked me in the eye. “I noticed the shirt that was wrapped around your knife. I saw the word ‘grace’ on it. You often hear people say ‘grace abounds,’ but today, you get to experience it. So... ‘Grace abounds.’ Have a good rest of your day sir,” he said as he handed me back my driver’s license. “Are you a Christian?”
“Yes sir.”
“Thank you,” and with that, we nodded to each other, and I was able to make my flight.

Grace isn’t cheap, and I was careless. So I am thankful for even the small displays of grace that extend even to my carelessness—as a reflection of the costlier grace that extends to my intentional sinfulness.
Thank you God for this harmless reminder, that Grace abounds.

I spent a week in Atlanta going to school lunches, FCA’s, and Chick-fil-A’s to help promote a 26-church, city wide DNOW. 26 churches broke down denominational lines and came together under one roof—just the way it should be! #dnow2019 @ym360 @heynewhopestudents

I’ve made many short appearances this winter at DNOW weekends across several states—testing some new things and preparing for this Fall! Credit @cypressstudentministry

Speaking at ONELIFE Student Conference tonight before this blizzard shows up!

I was the youngest person in the room tonight—but I still had them giggling like kids! @firstwest @fairbanksfw

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