I don’t usually buy books in airports because they are often expensive, but while on the way back from the…
Hard Changes
One of the greatest life stresses one can experience happens when their spouse dies. A few years ago, someone I…
Everyone Gets to Play
I was shocked when I came home from worship on Sunday and found out that Kobe Bryant had been killed…
Bible Study – Life Shapes 4: Learning to Lead & Learn Well (Jn 3, Lk 9 & Mt 28)
Summary: Becoming the person that God envisions us to be will require that we learn to lead & learn well. …
A God-breathed Vision for Life
January is often a month of highs and low. We begin the year with hopefulness because of a new start…
Bible Study – Life Shapes 3: Balancing the Relationships of Life (Micah 6:1-8 & Luke 6:12-19)
Summary: All of us have three different kinds of relationships: an Up relationship with God, In relationships with the people…
Living in Rhythm with Jesus
My son, Brandon, had a 3/8” electric drill that was designed for light-duty household use. One time, when we were…
Bible Study – Life Shapes 2: Living in Rhythm with Jesus (semi-circle)
Summary: Failure to function as God designed us can lead to burnout or a wasted life. But with a life-giving…
Choosing to Learn from Jesus
“The time has come,” [Jesus] said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15) In John…
Bible Study – Life Shapes 1: Choosing to Learn from Jesus (circle)
Summary: Following Jesus can seem like drudgery if we don’t learn from Jesus and pattern our life after His. But…