May It No Be So For You and Me

A couple of things that have been stirring in my soul lately… Wondering why the buildings and architecture and cathedrals of Italy and Paris were so beautifully moving and why we do not attempt the same kind of ornate beauty today. Wondering who my teachers are?  My teachers are old, many of them are dead. …

The Least, the Lost and Me – Guest Post by Justin Phillips

What does it really mean to be a Christian?  What does it NOT mean to be a Christian?  I think in many cases the Church, especially in the West, is pretty confused.  We have allowed politics and social influences to shape how we believe a follower of Christ should look.  This is a huge topic…

Run With Confidence

“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure.” ~Eric Liddell, Chariots of Fire Why did Chariots of Fire win 4 Oscars, another 12 wins & 15 nominations? Because we all have that something, that one thing that makes us stand out…

More than Conquerors

Christ follower, Do you believe you are a Conqueror?  And if that, do you believe you are MORE THAN a Conqueror? Or are you being conquered?  Conquered by any number of joy limiting, life debilitating things or circumstances? The Christ follower, by the power of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, is MORE THAN a…

The Night

I am afraid of the night.  There.  I said it.  I have always been afraid of the night, ever since I was small.  I think being afraid of the dark is a bit different than being afraid of the night.  Ive been in dark places and felt no fear, its when the sun goes down…

No Coincidences

Anniversary Blog Part 4 (click here to read part three) Its often said that life is not about the destination, its about the journey. Whoever made that statement was a very wise person. This has been my personal experience, especially over the last 8 years. My best friend April and I always say there are…

Lessons Learned from Tony Snow

“The art of being sick is not the same as the art of getting well. Some cancer patients recover; some don’t. But the ordeal of facing your mortality and feeling your frailty sharpens your perspective about life. You appreciate little things more ferociously. You grasp the mystical power of love. You feel the gravitational pull…