So Disappointing! Matthew 11 is a picture of a life slipping away. John the Baptist is rotting away in prison, so he sends a message to Jesus. Are you the one? How disappointing life must have turned out for John. He was fulfilling an age-old prophecy to foretell the coming of the Messiah, whom he had […]
Who’s the Boss?
I love 80’s Sitcoms The Facts of Life, Diff’rent Strokes, Silver Spoons, Webster and Alf were some of my favorite sitcoms from the 80’s. I also liked Who’s the Boss? Who doesn’t love some Tony Danza? Okay, Alyssa Milano probably had something to do with it too. This week, I’ve been put in charge of […]
A Vader death grip on your heart.
Clarity Jesus is very clear. When it comes to what he wants of me, there is no question. He wants me…all of me. He’s not looking for the insignificant parts. He’s not interested in the part I gave 15 years ago. He wants all of me – now. Jesus wants the part of me I’ve […]
Different vs Difference
Dreamers Suck. I don’t really like dreamers. Dreamers dream a lot, but don’t do much. It’s tough to see the dream happen if you won’t work toward the dream. My “real” job is working with kids at our church – Cross Points Church. This month we are going through the story of Joseph. Joseph is […]
The Vision and the Desert
Vision: Word of the Year 2014. Last week, I shared my 2014 Word of the Year. I was so excited when it came to me. It was the exact thing I had been attempting to put into a single word for weeks. VISION. I want to have a clear and distinct VISION for my family, […]
Don’t call it a comeback!
LL Cool J In 1990, Rapper LL Cool J released his 4th studio album – Mama Said Knock You Out. It came on the heals of the disappointing album, Walking with a Panther. The title song from the Mama Said album begins with the line, “Don’t call it a comeback!” Cool J was making a […]
Ahhh…the good ole days!
Remember when? All my adult life, I’ve regularly come into contact with people who are longing for the “good ole days.” I meet people who want to go back in time with their: Politics Church Photography Business Sports Children Marriages Finances Looks Standing No matter what you say to convince them otherwise, there is always […]
We are called to CREATE!
Jesus created. [quote]Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” – John 8:10-11[/quote] What a beautiful story. Jesus faces down a mob of angry men ready […]
Jesus came to destroy!
So right and so wrong [quote]If we allow him to go on like this, soon everyone will believe in him. Then the Roman army will come and destroy both our Temple and nation. – John 11:48[/quote] It’s amazing how right and wrong we can be at the same time. In this passage of John (which is quickly […]
It doesn’t have to make sense to be right.
Ol Righttt? In November of 1972 Adriano Celentano and his wife Claudia Mori released a song called Prisencolinensinainciusol. It’s was a song released in Italy for an Italian market, but it was meant to sound American. It wasn’t just the music that sounded American, but the words sound English to the Italian listener too. To an American, […]
