I can be a word nerd. Sometimes it gets uber ridiculous, especially when I am studying God's word. I have no education in Greek and Hebrew language, but when I am reading the Bible I get stuck on single words and have this crazy desire to know what the original language's intent was when written. … Continue reading covenant
Lent
joy
They have no clue what they were in for...this is what I think every time I read Luke 10. Jesus is sending out his guys, and he is giving them a myriad of marching orders. Do this. Don't take that. Peace. Kingdom of God. And don't forget to shake the dust off your feet if … Continue reading joy
alone
I hate being alone. I am certain I drive some of my friends and family crazy, because I don't even like waiting in restaurants for other people to arrive. The only places I willingly sit alone are at Panera or Starbucks when I am reading, writing or working. But even then, if a friendly face … Continue reading alone
announce
Starting off a new season of blog posts as a Lenten practice with friends is a big undertaking. One post a day. 47 days. Cue the proverbial gasp. We did it 2 years ago and we are all in for another round of community building, growth with Jesus and throwing it all out into the … Continue reading announce
resurrection
The entire life of Jesus present with God’s creation led up to his sacrifice for us, not ending there at death, but rising again in resurrection. God sent him, so that his life would redeem his creation. I think of all the times in the Old Testament that God was angry with his creation, and … Continue reading resurrection
calling
When I was in college, before I left for China for the summer, a friend wrote a scripture out for me on a piece of paper the size of a fortune that would be in a fortune cookie. And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love … Continue reading calling
basic needs, pt. deux
It is a given that out of the six of us blogging that I am going to have a different view from everyone else simply because I am the one living in Haiti now. I think the Rethink Church question we are posting today is meant to have us reflect on the things that distract … Continue reading basic needs, pt. deux
basic needs
Perspective. It can be so daunting…and challenging. Most of the time we don’t want to ‘waste’ time on perspective. It means seeing all sides of an issue, and working to see our world through a different lens. Sometimes that lens can be disturbing and haunting. Other times it can be a glimpse into God’s Kingdom … Continue reading basic needs
acts
I can’t help it. It has been rattling around my brain all day. I wish I could shut it off, because it would be easier. But no… I am addicted to Lent. There I said it. Now what? This Lent season I committed to writing a blog every day and today all I can think … Continue reading acts
life
Life is precious. Life is beautiful. Life is also undeserved, and most of us throw away the gift of life that was given. Today is a day you have a new opportunity to grab life by the horns. Refocus. Renew. Center around a new purpose. I saw so many faces at church today that blessed … Continue reading life
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