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Operation Christmas Child: 6 Reasons Why You Should Participate
Most of us would agree that helping Children in need is a high priority. Sometimes, however, we downplay our role in this process. Perhaps it’s because we don’t think we can make much of difference or that our budget isn’t big enough to make any real change. I want...
Weekly Journey 15.1
Here's The Weekly Journey - a few blog posts that I've recently read. As you read, know this: sometimes I agree with the content and other times I don't. The point of the Weekly Journey isn't to share my thoughts. At the end of the day, I hope these posts help...
When She Brings Me A Book (Fatherhood)
For fathers… Life is busy; Days are short; My calendar is full; Projects are due; Work isn’t done; and, That’s when she brings me a book. I have the privilege and challenge of being able to work from home. The flexibility is a blessing, but finding balance can be...
Complement the Weeds
The PAONL Prayer Summit 2015 has come to a close and there is much to reflect on. The special prayer focus, coupled with our discipleship Formission strategy, is not only challenging the movement to grow, but it is connecting the importance of prayer with...
Santology, Part 2 – Who has the power? (Omnipotent?)
This is part 2 of a discussion on the sacred and secular struggle many Christian households face during Christmas. My goal isn't to condemn secular traditions; rather, to ensure we are thinking about the impact some of our secular traditions have on our spiritual...
Santology, Part 1 – What do you focus on? (Christian HOPE)
As a young father, my mind is racing to ensure my wife and I help create an atmosphere by where our daughter is able to focus on the spiritual meaning of Christmas, while never feeling deprived of the fun aspects of Christmas. This is part 1 of a discussion on the...
Hope: It Will Carry Us Through
As Christians, we have hope. It's beautiful and gives us something to live for. As humans, however, we tend to forget what hope really means. The life we live right now will not last forever. Today will pass, tomorrow will arrive, and eventually our earthly lives...
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[Guest Post] Book Review: The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler with Jared Wilson
When we think of missions, what do we picture? People groups in faraway lands? Perhaps major urban centers and cultural hubs like Los Angeles or New York City? If you really want to get ambitious, maybe the province of Quebec? But how many of us really think of...
Persecution in Iraq: She’s Someone’s Little Girl
"Out of sight; out of mind." That might work if we're talking about shoving clutter into a closet, but there's no way it can work if we're talking about a Christian genocide & persecution in Iraq. As the world watches, Christians are pushed out of their homes and...
