Category Archives: God
On Recovering From Short Term Missions
Who takes care of the missionaries? What happens when they come home ruined? I’ve always imagined deep down inside of me was this tall, cool, still glass of water on a table. It’s full and it’s very, very still. Things … Continue reading
How He Loves…
I had been home from Haiti only a couple weeks. I was stage left waiting to go up and share about my experience with the congregation. Everything was fresh. Raw. I didn’t know where I was or where it would … Continue reading
The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen
The Wounded Healer. I like that. I identify with that. In our last Bible study book, The Good and Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith, in the chapter called ‘God Transforms’ the author shared a story about vulnerability: Wanting to … Continue reading
“Blessed are those who mourn.”
Do you ever feel like there is a hole in your heart? And you work so hard to fill it, to seal it off, to heal it. Quiet time, Bible study, friendship, work, hikes, camping, prayer, reading, creativity, coffee… all … Continue reading
Junior High Winter Camp
I have this awesome friend named Jay. Jay is a youth pastor- not just any youth pastor, but a junior high youth pastor. It goes without saying that Jay is a special kind of guy. When I was in high … Continue reading
Ministry
“Ministry means the ongoing attempt to out one’s own search for God, with all the moments of pain and joy, despair and hope, at the disposal of those who want to join this search but do not know how.” Henri … Continue reading
Blessed Be Your Name
We sang Blessed Be Your Name at life groups tonight. I don’t think I will ever again hear/sing that song without remembering a hot night (they were all hot) on the balcony at our house in Haiti. Matt led that … Continue reading
Hallelujah!
The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear!!! And He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings! and Lord of lords! And He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings! and Lord … Continue reading
Filed under God, Livermore, Music, My Fabulous Life, Pop Culture
The Gift of Pain by Dr. Paul Brand & Philip Yancy
We dare not allow our daily lives to become so comfortable that we are no longer challenged to grow, to seek adventure, to risk… In short, if I spend my life seeking pleasure through drugs, comfort, and luxury, it will … Continue reading
Hurricane Tomas
Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. [Tell a storm to leave our friends alone and it will.] … Continue reading
