Category Spiritual Markers

The Power of Pause

In our reading group Tuesday morning, we were discussing Part 3 of Hirsch and Frost’s book The Shaping of Things to Come. One of the thoughts that struck me during our discussion was how often in Scripture and in life…

Encourage your Christian leader

Just came across this article today while searching the web for some sermon background and thought I would post a link to it. It’s from John Mark Ministries. I know nothing about them, but the little I perused while on…

New Nike Shoe Announced

You really need to check out Kenny Tomlin’s blog entry at findingfaith.org – “What Would an Atheist Do?” Pretty profound. Thanks, Kenny! Nike Corporation announced today that it will be releasing a new shoe – Nike Retro Wagons. To commemorate…

Don’t Tempt Me…

This is a post from our church’s “Ancient Words, Authentic Lives” Bible reading group… If you’re looking for a way to read scripture with a group of others, check out the group at I was struck this a.m. by…

My Philosophy of Ministry

I have found that the working out of my salvation and my perceptions of theology to be most beneficial and enlightening. I am both challenged and enouraged by the task that is before me as I seek to be obedient…

I’m on Your Side

It struck me that in the midst of presidential debates and wrangling about words, that our nation is in the process of choosing sides in these days. However, the amazing thing about a true follower of Christ is that he becomes a proponent of people, period. In other words, I'm on your side.

The Work Behind the Word

In today’s society, we hate wait. Gimme a remote or a shorter line at Wal-Mart. But don’t make me wait. I believe our lives as Christ-followers are radically atrophied by this mindset of the moment, this need for now. God’s…

A Sheep’s Tale

I stood. The colors leapt off the shelves in front of me. With my head cocked sideways, my eyes hungrily devoured the vertical titles, one after another. I needed another book like I needed a black eye. Yet, they beckoned.…

Approval Addiction

I originally wrote this intended to be an interactive Bible study for use in a small group… Hope it’s useful for you in some way… Take a look at any magazine targeting young adults today. Take a look at the…