In January I focused much of my reading on theology and especially on the never-ending debate between reformed theology and non-reformed theology. This month, my focus is mainly on the art of preaching, with a few other books thrown in for good measure. I will also begin my Ph.D. reading in February. Below is myContinueContinue reading “Books I’m Reading This Month: February 2020”
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Don’t Be The Jesus Juke Guy
It’s (almost) time for the Super Bowl! If you aren’t a Chiefs fan or a 49ers fan you probably haven’t given much thought to how you’ll spend Sunday Night. But, for those of us who reside in Chiefs Kingdom or 49er’s Territory, the Super Bowl has dominated our thoughts for the past two weeks. AsContinueContinue reading “Don’t Be The Jesus Juke Guy”
Bald and Beautiful: Cancer, Chemo and Baldness
On July 19, 2019 our world was shattered when we heard the words that no parent ever wants to hear: “Your child has cancer.” Those words hit us like a train and left us momentarily paralyzed. The shock was too great. The news was too unbelievable. This could not be true. That day marked theContinueContinue reading “Bald and Beautiful: Cancer, Chemo and Baldness”
Books I’m Reading This Month: January 2020
In 2020 I have set a personal goal of reading at least 52 books, or one per week. I have divided my books into three categories: Theology/Christian/Seminary books, books on skill (Persuasion, investment, etc.) and wildcard books from any category. My aim is to read at least 30 Theology/Christian/Seminary books, 15 skill books and 7ContinueContinue reading “Books I’m Reading This Month: January 2020”
Reminder: You Have Gifts To Enjoy
Christmas is over. To some, those are three of the saddest words of the year. The Christmas season is one of special family traditions, holiday cheer and the joy of giving and receiving from special gifts from our loved ones. But while Christmas may be over, the joy of Christmas remains. Though our Christmas treeContinueContinue reading “Reminder: You Have Gifts To Enjoy”
Accomplish Your Goals in 2020
If I were to ask you what you would like to accomplish in 2020, what would your answer be? Maybe you would like to read more books, lose more weight, save more money or pay down more debt. Maybe you would like to spend more time with family or less time at work. Maybe you’dContinueContinue reading “Accomplish Your Goals in 2020”
Gifts From God in 2019
2019 has been a year! A year filled with twists, turns and unexpected blessings through trials. Over the next few days, we will open gifts from family and friends. But before we do that, I wanted to take a second and log a few thoughts, recognizing the gifts that God has given our family overContinueContinue reading “Gifts From God in 2019”
Three Lessons Greyson Has Taught Us
Sometime around 9:00 tomorrow morning, our little family will stand in a courtroom before a judge, surrounded by family and friends and watch as Greyson becomes a Veal through adoption. We first learned about Greyson on June 8th, 2018 via a phone call from a case worker. The call was about a four-day old littleContinueContinue reading “Three Lessons Greyson Has Taught Us”
God Hears You, Mason
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.–Philippians 4:6-7 God Hears You, Mason.Yesterday evening, this verse became an instant point ofContinueContinue reading “God Hears You, Mason”
What I Learned In Juarez: Part Four-The Glory of God
Recently we spent 4 days in Juarez, Mexico building homes for two families. Below is part four of a four part series describing just a few things I learned while our team was on mission. Click here for Part One: The Local Church. Click here for Part Two: The Body of Christ. And click hereContinueContinue reading “What I Learned In Juarez: Part Four-The Glory of God”