Christ’s Love Compels Us
Christ’s love compels us to do something. The question is, What? Skunks This past summer when I was away on sabbatical, Alisha and I went to a marriage retreat at…
True Story: Compelled by Love
Compelled by Love In 2008 there was a softball game between the Western Oregon Wolves and Central Washington University. Whoever wins this game gets to advance to the division playoffs….
The Day Love Won
Love Won Rosa & Virgina It was December, 1955, when Rosa Parks found herself sitting in a jail cell in Montgomery, AL. Her crime? She was arrested because she was…
Loved People Love People
Some people say hurt people hurt people. If that’s true, could this also be true? Loved people love people. What does love look like? You’ve probably seen this picture or…
Saying Yes to God Even When It’s Hard
What does it mean to live a life that says, “Yes, Lord!” in every situation, no matter the circumstance, even when what God is asking of you is hard? Ones…
2 Ways to YES LORD to What Matters Most
What Matters Most? What’s the real answer to having the life you’ve always wanted? Some of you may know the famous actor Jim Carrey. If you read much about Jim’s…
The Problem with being Spiritually Blind
Are You Spiritually Blind? Maybe we should start with a True or False question. True or False? Seeing is Believing. At some point in your life you’ve probably said something…
Show Mercy: What matters most to God?
Mercy! What matters most to God? The other day I did the most stereotypical, idiotic, just plain dumb thing that I’ve done in a long, long time. It all started…
Humility: Saying a Quiet Yes to God
It’s Hard to be Humble In 1980, a country music singer and songwriter from Lubbock, TX by the name of Mac Davis released a hit song entitled, “It’s Hard to…
3 Ways to Let Go and Let God
Don’t Let Go! Have you ever heard this phrase, “Let go and Let God”? I remember a few years ago when I was teaching one of my daughter’s to ride…