Today I turned forty. When I was a kid, forty sounded really old. Now that I've made it to that "really old age", it doesn't hardly seem old at all. In fact, I feel like I'm just getting started on life. It's just in the last year that I've discovered a real love for ministry, for writing, and for speaking. It's just in the last year that I've gotten serious about pursuing these … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Picnic on Sunday: When Life Interrupts
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The minutes were ticking by faster than I was making progress. It was Sunday afternoon and my planned day of final sermon prep, studying and co-rec volleyball games overwhelmed the remaining hours. With the sun shining in the windows and rare 70F spring temperatures, focusing on the undone work ahead required the utmost in concentration. A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. … [Read more...]
God…Out of the Box
March 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
God is the Ultimate Paradox and the embodiment of tension. He is fully knowable, and yet beyond our comprehension. We are designed by God to know and connect with Him. While our language may fail to describe or name God, our soul leaps, our mind is stirred and our spirit recognizes God's very presence and guidance. All of creation expresses God, but like a single piccolo attempting to … [Read more...]
