Beginnings tell you a lot about any story. We recently watched an intriguing thriller in which the plot and key characters were laid out in the first…… Read more “Forgotten Beginnings”
Category: Know and live from the Scriptures
Top-of-the-Line Models
When I went to college I took a well-used 1968 Ford station wagon with me. A few years later, I bought my first new car, a Ford Fiesta!…… Read more “Top-of-the-Line Models”
Glory––Not a Place, but a Destiny
In my last post I left the question: which posture should characterize a follower of Jesus, a lowered head or a head held high? While we are indeed sinners…… Read more “Glory––Not a Place, but a Destiny”
An Apprenticeship with Christ
A number of years ago – the Navigators established an exciting “internship” program called the EDGE Corps. As I look back, Pam and my involvement in its early…… Read more “An Apprenticeship with Christ”
What Does it Mean to be a Disciple?
Coming off the Fourth of July weekend, it’s interesting how we can mix discipleship with many things – patriotism, political views, even views on various theological areas.…… Read more “What Does it Mean to be a Disciple?”
The God Who Hears, The God Who Acts
Dear friends, You may have heard news lately of the fires in Colorado. Last year, the Colorado Springs community was shaken by the Waldo Canyon fire. We…… Read more “The God Who Hears, The God Who Acts”
Regaining Perspective
Over the months, a common theme here has been the soul-lifting idea of our God-given destiny. We are adopted children of the King of the universe and…… Read more “Regaining Perspective”
God: The Ultimate Tri-Building Team
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past couple months of home building, it’s that it takes a team to build a house! This experience has…… Read more “God: The Ultimate Tri-Building Team”
God’s Strength Within
The builder of our post-fire new home is SaddleTree homes, whose President, Lee, is a wonderful businessman who finds great hope in Jesus. One day he told…… Read more “God’s Strength Within”
The Framing of Our Lives
A few mornings ago, Pam and I ran up to our lot to check up on our house, which is being framed. With no roof on our…… Read more “The Framing of Our Lives”