“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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Latest Posts

  • Bread of Life Preaching

    Tomorrow will be the occasion for delivering the second sermon in my series on "The Bread of Life" from John 6.  30So they asked him, "What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you?… Continue reading

  • Characteristics of a Missional Church

    Tim Keller discusses how missional churches differ from churches that are not engaged with the culture and seeking its transformation. First listen. via www.youtube.com Then consider. Keller makes me wonder: 1. What does our language say about what concerns us… Continue reading

  • Living in the GAP

    I was at the cemetery this morning officiating the service of a man who used to attend our church.He was a quiet, decent, hard working, and interesting man with a deep commitment to Christ. He also found himself satisfied with… Continue reading

  • Go For It – Fight for Your Dreams!

    Pat Williams challenges us to see a vision and act on it. via www.youtube.com Go for it! That is Pat's advice. To that I would add the following: GO G – Get ready to dream. Clear your mind of impossibility… Continue reading

  • Final Frontier

    Splendid     Spacious         Expanse, Spreading forth to the west,     The east,         The north,             The south, Vertical and horizontal             Space, Waves of     Wandering         Wonder. This is    … Continue reading

  • What is a Christian? Questions from a freethinker – God Discussion

    Posted by Dakota O'Leary in Bloggers and Columnists, Dakota O'Leary, Featured Articles on 04 13th, 2009 This article might be offensive to some who consider themselves conservative Christian, but after a year in close quarters with some conservative Christians I… Continue reading

  • Love Bade Me Welcome – George Herbert

    Love bade me welcome: yet my soul drew back,    Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-ey'd Love, observing me grow slack    From my first entrance in, Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning    If I lack'd anything. A… Continue reading

  • Pat Williams: Greatness, The Power of Great Character

    Pat Williams has something to say. via www.youtube.com Can you imagine 19 children? How about 16 of them as teenagers? Pat Williams is an inspiring guy in many ways. As a coach, speaker, father, and follower of Jesus Christ, Pat's… Continue reading

  • African Children’s Choir – Changing Lives

    I knew about the choir a bit, but I had no idea what a great work it really was and how many lives were being impacted. They come with such joy and wonder. via www.youtube.com Learn more about this wonderful… Continue reading

  • Make a Difference Today – The Starfish Story!

    Make a difference in one person's life today – just one. How about more? More is great, but start with one. You will be a hero to that one. You will encourage yourself. Encouraged, you will be better prepared for… Continue reading

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