the wall
This past weekend I gave a message on what it means to have freedom in Christ - and freedom in our lives. I am just blown away that the God of the Bible in no [...]
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Grace to Stand Firm, Grace to Grow
You might wish to get this book by Carol J. Ruvolo, if you want dig more deeply into God's grace for the Christian life. Grace to Stand Firm, Grace to Grow is an excellent guide that can enrich [...]
Some People Are High Maintenance (MX #1)
On Tuesday I got home from 9 days in Mexico. Our college ministry, theWELL, spent a total of 15 days in two different regions of Mexico. We worked with very different people in each place [...]
“Father Paulson” – An Ode to My Grandpa
Every time he would call, the same greeting would resound, "Hello, it's Father Paulson!" I always thought it was hilarious - especially since his hearing was going so the greeting would be at a decible [...]
The Church and Culture(s)
Now that I'm done with seminary (praise Jesus), I'm actually getting the chance to read some of the books that I've wanted to read for a while. One of the books that has been on [...]
Practicing Faith – 1
One of the things that stood out to me as I studied the rhythms and ethos of the early church in Acts 2:42-47, was that they were a practicing church. They took the wonder and [...]
The Art of Connecting with People
How well do you connect with others? How deep can you take the initial connection and develop a deeper relationship? "Connect" as defined by The New Oxford Dictionary on my MacBook Pro, is * To [...]
Self Examination
Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I’m better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite? Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate? [...]
Whiplash: the Maniacal Dictator and the Good Shepherd
Whiplash: the Maniacal Dictator and the Good Shepherd I watched the Academy Award nominated film Whiplash the other night. Other than some (okay, A LOT) language that I could have done without (it’s rated-R for [...]
Baptism: When Heaven Meets Earth!
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image="6347" size="full" link=""][vc_column_text]Do you recall the part in Jesus’ model prayer where he said, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven?” Simple words. Easily etched into our [...]
