Thankful for Family
My wife’s family gathered this weekend for the funeral of my wife’s sister-in-law. It was the first time my wife’s family had this many family members together in one place in seven years. As each person arrived, the room lit
Our Vision: Adventure
Several years ago, I was introduced to the Don Everts book, Jesus with Dirty Feet. This unique book seeks to speak to an audience of people who are curious and skeptical of Christianity. In the first chapter summary, Everts writes,
Our Vision: Mission
At the beginning of our Christian Ashram experiences, we share in a time of the Open Heart where we answer three questions: (1.) Why have I come? (2.) What do I want? (3.) What do I need? As we are
Our Vision: Discipleship
The young man made the decision to follow Jesus on the beach on a beautiful spring night. He looked at the leaders of the group and said, “I know I needed to do what I just did. But I have
Our Vision: Prayer
“Sweet hour of prayer; sweet hour of prayer. That calls me from a world of care. And bids me at my father’s throne make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often
Our Vision: Worshiping
As I entered the chapel at the Bible College, the presence of the Holy Spirit was palpable in the room. The praise team was leading the congregation in worship and people were engaged in an experience of the presence of
Our Vision: Communicating
On my phone there are twelve different applications for my communicating with people around the world. Most of the applications are for written communication, though five of them have features that allow for a phone call to be made through
Our Vision: Partnering
Throughout my educational career, I will confess group projects were the bane of my existence. I would rather do all the work than to be required to spend time creating a plan, assigning parts of the plan to each member,
Our Vision: Listening
“You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” (James 1:19) A wise woman taught me a mantra for my life. She said, “God gave you two ears and one
Back to School—Accountability
I need you. You need me. We need each other. This statement regularly resonates in my heart as I consider the invitation to grow in my relationship with Jesus. Last week, we focused on fellowship that goes beyond a gathering