February 22, 2012
I have never done really much research specifically on Ash Wednesday but I guess there is a first time for everything. The season of Lent begins today on Ash Wednesday, and culminates with the death and resurrection of our Savior at Easter. Lent is traditionally a time for Christians to prepare their hearts, and reflect on Jesus Christ and what he did for us at the Cross....Read More
February 14, 2012
Perhaps it hits me a little differently this week because Michelle has been so sick for so long. Please continue to pray for her. She is best when she rests, which is not super easy for her. Doing the right thing (being with her) may disappoint some, and I apologize for ever letting anyone down, but we will see you soon. By God's grace I have a great team who fully support me being with her, and Please continue to pray for our leaders and staff, and support all that God is doing at Living Hope....Read More
February 8, 2012
This week I watched a movie with my daughter Hannah called "In Time". It was set in a future time when people no longer age, so to avoid over-population each person is allocated only 25 years of life. As a result, time - days, months, years, becomes the currency they use to buy, travel, and do life. Each choice costs them, or gains them time....Read More
February 2, 2012
Hey everyone, I want to take a moment and thank you for praying for Michelle. She has "Atypical legionella bacterial pneumonia". (what a mouthful!) She is recovering and has been really sick. She isn't now but was contagious. I thank God so much for those who have prayed her through. Please continue to pray. Our whole family is in a bit of unrest, but completely trusting God for His outcome....Read More
January 27, 2012
We have been here in Nicaragua only a couple of days, and I am overwhelmed by what God is doing. We were not expecting the sense of anticipation we are feeling from everyone here. Pastors are hungry to learn, people on the streets are ready to give their lives to Christ, and churches are ready to be dangerous. ...Read More
January 25, 2012
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. Nicaragua achieved its independence from Spain in 1821. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, military intervention by the United States, dictatorship, and fiscal crisis. Prior to the revolution in the 1960's and 1970's, Nicaragua was one of Central America's wealthiest and most developed countries, but is now one of the poorest. The population of Nicaragua, approximately 6 million, is multiethnic. Roughly a quarter of the population lives in the capital city, Managua, making Managua the second largest city in Central America. The main language is Spanish, and Catholicism is the main religion....Read More
December 15, 2011
One of the things about the Christmas season that is central for all of us is wrapping. We love to wrap things. Did you know that half of the paper consumed each year is used to wrap gifts? And thirty-eight thousand miles of ribbon is used on those gifts?......Read More
November 24, 2011
I hope that you can pause to authentically thank God this year. Sharing what we are thankful for serves to keep things in perspective. A few years ago I lost my Pop right before Thanksgiving, and celebrating without him was only made easier by being intentional to recognize and express gratitude for all the things I still have in my life....Read More
November 17, 2011
I am writing today from Brisbane, Australia and travel back to Sydney on Saturday where I will be in the same churches, in the same city and in one of the same hotels as I was three years ago when life began to change. The last three years have been a season of loss. Business, friends, my grandpa, my son addicted to Heroin, and the list goes on. As I look back I can hardly believe all that has happened, and can honestly say today I am happy, and truly so excited. I am finding my joy again, and it is becoming my strength....Read More
November 10, 2011
As you look at the great commandment and the history (the first 30 years) of the church in Acts, it is simple to see four things that matter. It was very important that people experienced Christ. That is why our weekend matters so much. That is why 40% of everything we spend and do is about helping people experience Jesus. The first chair at our Living Hope table is "Experience Christ"....Read More
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