Archive for June, 2008

Impacting the World: Let’s talk Ethiopia

Right now, the world grieves; cries for help are heard from near and far.  Right now, we see large-scale devastation from natural disasters; killing from terrorists and wars; dehumanizing injustices of human trafficking, the sex-trade, and slavery; loved ones suffering from cancer; hopes and dreams destroyed through the economic...

Thinking and praying bigger – do I dare?

What if our death and subsequent resurrection in our new bodies is actually the reuniting (the marriage) of Christ with His bride (us).  Right now, we are indwelt with the Holy Spirit.  So, What if it’s even bigger!? What if it is this amazing reunion of God with Himself –...

Examining life – selfish ambition and vein conceit

Philippians 2 – 1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and...

Identity and Character – God’s individual focus

So, there are some stories in the Bible that seem very telling of identity in Christ. For instance, the story of the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-30, Luke 18:18-23) [which I am thrilled to continually reinterpret in wonderful new ways].  What is it really about?  We have a guy...

What to do next

There is the awful predicament that I am consistently plagued – questions about the future.  What do I do next?  How do I handle this impending situation?  What is God’s will?  What is best?  What is good and right?  How will I know?  What’s the deal – oh frustration....

Birthday Toasting and Quarter-Life Crisis

My birthday was this week. As I embark on my quarter-life crisis, I realize again that I am profoundly blessed with amazing friends. I also realize that I do not express my esteem, love or respect to my friends as I should. So, I’m eating dinner this week with...