Posted in Humor on December 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
As we move toward New Year’s Eve, I have been thinking about resolutions. Today I resolve that tomorrow I will offer some suggestions for 2010 New Year resolutions. But for today, here are four of the worst resolutions I have run across in a while!
“I’m going to show my wife how much I really love [...]
Posted in Formation, Motivational on December 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am on vacation this week and so this morning I have been sitting in my comfortable chair, drinking a cup of coffee and listening to the silence. The boys are still in bed and my lovely bride has to work today – so as I said, silence.
But as I look around the room, I [...]
Posted in Hope on December 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As the shepherds were doing their jobs in the fields, watching sheep, something a little unusual happened. Luke 2 says:
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to [...]
Posted in Community, Family, Hope on December 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Christmas time brings a lot of joy – not only from the meaning of Christmas but also from everything else that comes with it, the food, the gifts and friends and family gathering together. It is a fun time of year.
But today I have a burden and I want to share it with you. While [...]
Posted in Church, Community, Missions on December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, the topic of discussion was centered around the attitude we have toward reaching people with God’s message of love and hope. Today, I want to pick up the discussion with our attitude toward how we go about reaching people.
One of the catch phrases today is “culturally relevant.” I must admit, I am a big [...]
Posted in Community, Formation, Missions on December 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
There is always big talk in church circles about being culturally relevant. The question normally surfaces at some point in the conversation (in some form or other), “Why would people come to XYZ Church if it is not appealing?” Regrettably, many churches have become more of a production than a worship service.
I want to talk [...]
Posted in Community on December 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It is that time of year. Do you have all your shopping done? Me either!
In fact, Kristi and I are both off today and are going to try and get all of our shopping done today. I will have to let you know how that goes.
I am really excited about spending the day with my [...]
Posted in Community, Formation, Hope on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have mentioned this before but one of my favorite spiritual thinkers and authors is Thomas Merton. I was reading some of his work this morning and was overcome by this passage:
To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence, for God [...]
Posted in Formation, Grace, Hope on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Most of us know the Christmas story well. We focus our attention on Jesus’ birth at this time of year and it is wonderful to do so. I was reading an article on the second week of advent earlier this week and the scripture used to begin the article came out of Luke 3.
The verse [...]
Posted in Formation, Hope on December 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What is prayer to you? Is it a chance to meet with God? Is it an opportunity to pour your heart out to God and ask for help? Or is it a chance to let God know how much you care?
I hope that prayer for you incorporates all of these things. But do you ever [...]
