We live in a society that is looking to blame someone for everything. I think we can all agree there is plenty of blame to go around but I believe there is a better way. Rather than focus on the things that we despise let us put more energy into honoring that which we want to reproduce. I find what …
What Kind Of Culture Are You Creating?
Culture is one of the most powerful natural forces in the world. It can mold, shape and influence without anyone even knowing. Culture teaches, dictates, and even enforces rules that maybe have never been discussed. The most amazing thing is each of our homes, communities, churches and work places have a culture that we may have played a major role …
Why Christians Should Celebrate Passover (or is that Easter?)
This is an updated version of a post originally shared in April of 2016 The annual Jewish Feast of Passover started this past Friday Night and around the world Jews (and many Christians) will be celebrating the passing over of the death angel in Egypt of every home which had the blood of the lamb on their doorposts (Exodus 12). …
Those Who Dug The Well
I’m forty-one years old today. Forty years ago my Mother wrote me a letter that I still have to this day. She wrote it to me on my first birthday and placed it in our family Bible with clear instructions that it was not to be opened until the day I graduated high-school. I did read it on the day …
Come To The Quiet
At the first of the year our church family takes time to pause, fast, pray and listen. I am doing the same. I’m going off of social media, taking a break from the blog and taking more time to listen, pray, write and reflect. If it’s been a while since you’ve done the same I would invite you to join …
What Is The Deal With Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated around the world this week and unless you’re Jewish you likely know little to nothing about it. Though most Christians pay zero attention to the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah, you may be surprised to know the only time the holiday is mentioned in the Bible is in the NEW Testament book of John and Jesus is present! …