My Book of Resolutions
Resolution 2013.1 WHEREAS, my change in job has caused some stress in my family life WHEREAS, stability is sometimes more important than flexibility WHEREAS, I…
Wheat & Tares
Mission Makes Disciples
I knew that Imagine No Malaria was about saving lives. I knew it was about God’s mission. But the more I sit in training, the…
Assumptions
I remember vividly a leadership event when I was in middle school. Well, I vividly remember two things about it. First – we were at…
The Spirit of the Damascus Road
If one is going to preach through the book of Acts, you can’t leave out the story of the transformation and conversation of Saul/Paul. It…
labeling cans of corn
The project site I am working at for the first two days of our mission trip is the Emergency Foodshelf Network. They distribute food to…
Turning the Other Cheek and the American Justice System
Yesterday, the Tuesday morning small group at my church had an interesting conversation. Is it possible or practical to follow the commands of Jesus in the…
selling the good silver
Our church hosted a rummage sale as a part of our city-wide garage sales this weekend. We invited congregation members to bring us their items,…
Shake It Out… #gc2012
I’m not even sure there are words to describe the last 24 hours. My roommate and re-acquainted friend from our youth days, Jessica Ireland, was…