George Barna and Jim Wallis are introducing, at the same time, some stimulating reading and challenging thinking for the church to consider in these critical missional days. They have created an arena of discussion of what it means to be… Continue reading

When Vivek decided to coach his daughter’s basketball team, he was often baffled by the way Americans played it. He thought it was mindless. Team A would score and then immediately retreat to its own end of the court. Team… Continue reading

If swine flew then it would prove that pigs fly. If pigs could fly If pigs fly, then why oh why, can’t I? Continue reading

Bear with me as I meditate on the meaning of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price. I am preaching on this very simple and profound passage tomorrow.  My thoughts have led me down several paths… Continue reading

"What am I willing to lose in order to gain all?" The parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of unspeakable worth all lead to the question. Everything must go? What does that include? What is best? … Continue reading

Recently, I have been fascinated by the possibilities of solar cooking. The Kyoto Box is one of many answers to some really complex problems and it is so, very simple. Read about it and the $75,000 prize awarded to this… Continue reading

The question that no theologian can answer is that which Anselm ventured to describe: God is, according to Ansel, “that than which no greater can be conceived.” David simply said that by gazing upon the stars, he came to the… Continue reading

"Greater love hath no man than this." Captain Richard Philips was willing to  lay down his life for his friends. The pirates off the coast of Somalia were fewer in number than the crew of the USS Bainbridge, but they… Continue reading

If you are a dreamer, be a doer. Paul Potts blew them away as well. There are so many examples of people who have moved beyond wishful thinking into the arena of positive action. The road to success is risky… Continue reading

Oh my! This brought real tears to my eyes and I am still tearing. I will watch this video again and again and whenever I am tempted to be discouraged by the derision of the crowds. Chuck Goetschel posted a… Continue reading