Henri Nouwen, The Way of the Heart – The discipline of leading all our people with their struggles into the gentle and humble heart of God is the discipline of prayer as well as the discipline of ministry. As long as ministry only means that we worry a lot about people and their problems; as …
Well, today is the last day of tenure as a pastor at Community Fellowship Church in West Chicago. It’s been a full eight years filled with lots of laughs, tears, sweat, frustrations, and joy. I am grateful to God for the sanctifying influence that my church has had on me as a pastor, disciple, father, …
I know that I’ve been silent lately on my blog (and that you have so missed hearing these echoes, right?). I promise to start writing some more thoughts about the recent transition that I’ve been experiencing in life and ministry. It’s been an emotional time, a time filled with much grace, gratitude, and reflection. I …
I’ve tried to avoid all the Tebow hoopla, but Rick Reilly’s ESPN article on Tebow can’t be ignored. Here’s the quote that stands out to me: Here you are, about to play a game that the world says is the most important thing in the world. Win and they praise you. Lose and they crush …
The Chicago Tribune reported on an interesting initiative to help the homeless in Chicago. By giving them clear and weatherproof signs, they are enabled to be more visible. While the motivation to give attention to them is certainly dignifying to these individuals, my only concern is that as these signs become ubiquitous, they will serve …
Ok, sorry for the frequent sports-related posts, but I thought I’d share this “guest post” by my senior pastor in his weekly column that goes out to our church folks. (I think he should start a blog, but he hasn’t yet). Enjoy! The Tim Tebow Effect Why do people have a problem with Tim Tebow? …
Rather than offering the cold stone of past devotionals, regurgitated apologetics or someone else’s musings about the spiritual life, we [must] have bread to offer that is warm from the oven of our intimacy with God. -Ruth Haley Barton
What an incredible song about new creation. What a mission! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0f5bjxmheQ&feature=related]
I just recently read a simple book by Seth Godin called “Poke the Box”. There wasn’t anything that was revolutionary or mind-blowing about it, but its message stuck with me. Godin starts with the assertion, “The challenge, it turns out, isn’t in perfecting your ability to know when to start and when to stand by. …
I loved this short video piece by CNN. I always thought it odd how SE Asians seem to have the market on nail salons. 1. You never know the long-lasting impact of your actions today. Tipi cared for the sojourner, and it impacted generations. The person(s) you fight for, minister to, care for, and love …
