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Being Brave – In the Midst of the Unknown
We said goodbye. Again. A few years ago we stood on the shore and decided to step into the water. And now we find ourselves out in the deep once again. I take a deep breath of spiritual air and hold it as long as I am able. These are the more difficult goodbyes. Because honestly, we don’t know. Continue reading
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Is the Pursuit of Being Offended an Inalienable Right?
It’s Veteran’s Day. The day we honor those who have served in our military and fought for our freedoms. There are most certainly things worth fighting for and I’m thankful for those (friends and family members) who are willing to sacrifice even their own lives for my freedom. We are a nation indebted to those Continue reading
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God of Wonders – The Gospel in Creation
I realize that “the gospel” has become quite the catchphrase. Almost trendy. We hear and talk about how everything should be gospel centered. From churches to small groups to parenting, we are asking ourselves if the gospel is central. The difference in this trend and others that so often develop (i.e, reformed or progressive) is that “the gospel” is a Continue reading
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It’s All Yours, Lord
From miles and miles of wide open spaces containing quiet farm or ranch living to the crowded hustle and bustle of city life, our world amazes me. My drive across the plains and into my favorite part of our country – the great Northwest – reminded me how much I love creation. The rocks and Continue reading
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The Dance (Part Two): Keep in Step
If walking in the Spirit is, as CS Lewis put it is, “a kind of dance” it’s important for us to know how to engage … how to participate … how to step onto life’s dance floor and into the dance with the Father, the Son and the Spirit. Each person within the Godhead acknowledges Continue reading
