I first visited Haiti in 2011. There went tents everywhere as people struggled to live under the hot Caribbean sun with scant resources. I remember visiting one home early in our trip. I stuck my head into the make-shift house and saw a boy sleeping on a wooden bench with a tattered, dirty cloth blanket. … Continue reading Our Redemption Story (Part 1 of 2): The Dobbs and Reed Eddings Primary School In Haiti
Tell Redemptive Stories (Psalm 78:1-4)
THE POWER OF STORIES We become the stories we tell and celebrate. We live vicariously through characters--whether fictional or real--and explore meaning, desires, and truth. Especially at young ages, stories are life-shaping tools. They frame our reality and expectations, our hopes and fears. Stories become our answers to meta-questions: who am I? what is my … Continue reading Tell Redemptive Stories (Psalm 78:1-4)
How do I share my faith more naturally?
As Christians we are called to share our faith and make disciples. The last words Jesus spoke before ascending to heaven were a command for his disciples to go out and make more disciples. He calls us to be his ambassadors and spread the message of God's reconciling love in Christ. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors … Continue reading How do I share my faith more naturally?
Am I saved?
Recently I was with a small group of friends discussing life and sharing stories. One of the girls in our group was asking challenging and purposefully uncomfortable questions to each person one by one. It was a fun way to pass the time and everyone was mostly up for it. About half way around the … Continue reading Am I saved?
Serve the King (Matthew 25:37-40)
“Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King … Continue reading Serve the King (Matthew 25:37-40)
Don’t love money (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
"Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless."Ecclesiastes 5:10 NIV I remember when I was a child I was given $11 as a gift. I finally had my own money and I loved it. I was so worried that I might lose it. So, … Continue reading Don’t love money (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
Is it enough to be a good and kind person?
Many people today would summarize their life philosophy this way: Just be a good and kind person and that's enough. If I'm a good person, it should go well with me. If I'm kind, then I will be accepted. If I'm nice, then I'll probably make it into heaven just fine. They place their faith … Continue reading Is it enough to be a good and kind person?
Find a quiet place (Mark 1:35)
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.Mark 1:35 One mistake that we make in church leadership is that we too often ask people to get together and do something. Go to a small group! Come to … Continue reading Find a quiet place (Mark 1:35)
Summer shenanigans and God’s steadfast love
This has been a truly awesome summer at the pool. We started out with Isaiah and Amos (my four-year-old twins) rocking floaties and hanging near the shallow end. Now, they literally dive head first into the deep end and can practically swim--without any floaties!--the length of the pool. They are little fish. They can hold … Continue reading Summer shenanigans and God’s steadfast love
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