It’s been just over a week ago, our team of seven returned from ministering in Cuba. While the trip is a lot of work to put together, we are always blessed by the warmth, generosity, and passionate hunger of…
Swirling around in my brain this morning are scores of verses I’ve studied over the weekend on faith. After all, if ABUNDANT faith is indication of a healthy church, then I want a good, solid, biblical view of what…
As a general rule, I really struggle when I’m around people who boast. Even though I’ve come to realize that it’s often out of insecurity (which, in itself, is a sense of false pride), it’s a hurdle for me…
Lessons on Church, or “#lessonsonchurch”. Here’s what I have learned so far. I am the church. Jesus has to remain my foundation, my focus, my friend. Jesus never goes on sale, because what He supplies is always in demand.…
Growing up, church was always a place. We went to church. It was a cute church (see picture here). Little in size and small in number. It was always the same (or so it seemed to me at the…
A couple walked into a local Hobby Lobby just after Christmas. They figured this was a great time to pick up supplies they might have wanted before the holiday began, but because the seller wasn’t sure that the supply…
My quest: What it means to “church“… !!!! Warning !!! (just in case you are joining me on this new journey): The next few weeks may be somewhat random, jumping all over the place. If I were really thorough,…
I just spent a weekend away in personal retreat. I had an amazing time meeting with my Lord. I prayed, journaled, read slowly, being filled with conviction, through a book with the title of “Awe: Why it Matters for…
Family members have returned home… Advent candles have all been lit and extinguished… Christmas programs are completed… Christmas decorations packed away for another year… Leftovers from family meals are all consumed and the fridge is bare… (In fact, I’ve…
When I got up to write this morning’s blog, the timing seemed just right for bringing this whole theme of friendship to a close. I have to say, as I’ve looked at the number of hits on the blog…