May 18
If Real dude spiritual leadership starts with getting to know God, then what does KNOWING look like? I hesitate to give any sort of rules or a 3-step plan because I know (all too well) it’s far easier to check off a list than to pursue a relationship, so maybe the first tip simply is this: …
May 08
When Christian husbands hear the words Spiritual Leadership they often cringe and move into an emotionally defensive ninja posture. They cover their ears and hum “nu nun nu nun” to drown out the sound of the “oh so subtle” but fully loaded assault they know their wife is about to lob at them. “Did you …
Apr 28
I didn’t grow up a Christian. Pagan might be more appropriate title. I thought Jesus was related to Santa and as far as I knew, he lived in the mythical world of leprechaun’s and Easter bunnies. But if I’m honest, I’ve always known God. I just wondered if he knew me. It started in high …
Mar 24
People keep asking my husband and me if we are knocked up yet. I’d bemoan the lack of modern civility but since I did post our intent to procreate to the entire internet universe –I might have to own this one and take the hit. So, in all honesty I’m a little conflicted now about …
Oct 01
My dear friend Bruce sent me this story in response to my post Helga the Cleaning Nazi. It was a great reminder to keep the main thing the main thing-namely the love of Christ working through me- and to let go of the little crap that get me all riled up and cranky. Bruce Carl Aronson …
Sep 20
An interesting article came across my inbox this morning from a friend and I almost fell over. I guess the days of persecution and End Times Big Brother are hitting closer and closer to home. September 20, 2011 – cbs2.com MISSION VIEJO (CBS) — An Orange County couple has been ordered to stop holding a Bible study …
Jan 20
Even though women say that Biblical learning and instruction are a priority, from their reaction it seemed like what they really wanted was connection.
Nov 15
Ex-tro-vert…for complete definition: refer to Tim Keller. This man is the Red Bull of relational Kool-aid. His distinct insignia, a loud vibrant voice, can generally be heard in a large crowd or on a microphone. Tim has more friends than anyone I know, and yet somehow manages to make each one feel special, dropping everything for a friend in crisis. People energize Tim and he becomes more fully alive engaged in the social realm of humanity. It just isn’t a party until Keller arrives!
Nov 08
There’s an old saying that comes to mind…if the devil can’t make you sin, then he’ll make you busy.
So busy, that I imagine he has a field day with us when our defenses are down.
Oct 23
Does God speak to His people today like he used too in Biblical times? What does his voice sound like? Will I recognize it? And ultimately, how do we pursue something so incredibly elusive?
