As I’ve been reading through my Bible-in-a-year plan — which I’m keeping up with quite nicely, thank you – I came across this passage in Judges. I won’t spend too much time on the story, but Deborah was a prophetess whom God sent to Barak (not Obama). God had commanded Barak to take 10,000 men and [...]
As I think about my first series with our students at New Community, I keep thinking of the simple word comprised of three letters, new. Yes, we’re about to start something new, “a new era,” if you will. And of course it will take place at NEW Community, which didn’t even strike me until just [...]
It’s been a while since I’ve heard this song by Relient K, but when it popped up on the iPod today, I immediately took notice. Not a lot of fancy words, but rather a simple, honest declaration to God. I know that for me, I feel like for the past few years, I haven’t given [...]
Do you ever have times when strange themes pop up in your life, multiple times, over a short period of time? For me, it’s betrayal. Strange, I know. It started last night as Annette and I were finishing the first season of 24. If you haven’t seen it — spoiler alert! In the final episode – the [...]
Right now I’m in Exodus on my bible-in-a-year reading plan. Here God is giving Moses the law — laying out some principles for the people to live and abide by. At this point it’s clear that man is a sinner, and they need some standards to govern their behavior. One particular thing that stood out [...]
I was just thinking and talking with Annette last night about how much I love our youngest boy’s name: Ridge. We wanted something different, something unique, and the fact that it’s a word that also represents nature and the beauty of God’s creation – that’s just a bonus!
But even more important than choosing a cool [...]
This verse has been brought to my attention numerous times in the past couple days. Twice from other people, and multiple times just from God himself!
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in [...]
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding. For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold. She is more precious that rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. Length of days is in her right hand, In [...]
A verse I read on the plane Saturday — a great thought to keep me grounded (no pun intended) in my thinking about the future:
A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Prov 16.9
Came across the same verse once again today. Seems like God wants to keep this fresh in my mind! Regardless [...]
“The heavens declare the glory of God.” (Psalm 19.1)
This is the incredible view I had from my window seat on our plane ride from Norfolk to Atlanta Sunday evening. I couldn’t help but think of the psalmist describing the beauty and wonder of God’s creation in Psalm 19. Also made me realize a pretty important truth [...]
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