Manufactured, manipulated, magnified, and mastered by man - we create "sacred cows" to worship and pursue. Sadly, often without even knowing we are doing it. Whether it be an over obsession of a sport, hobby, job, artistic endeavor, or relationship we believe we can't live without it. We construct idols of passion in a desperate …
Category: Encouragement
Subway Prophets
We speak, but no one is there to listen. We write songs, but there are no voices to sing. We dare to give, but no one is there to share. We gain religion, but no relationship is known. We serve, but no surrender is dared. We love, but with no sacrifice to offer. As a …
Living Well
Living well can so often be confused with materialism. When actually, a life well lived has nothing to do with money, power, or popularity. Rather, Jesus reminds us that He came so that we can have an abundant life - a life free from the burdens the world tries to place upon us. This freedom …
Soul Full
A seasoned pastor tells a story of an artist he once knew when they were younger who had a deep mistrust of Christians due to the way Hitler and the Nazi's influenced and used them during WWII. Although numerous Christians deflected, most notably a man named, Bonhoeffer, many sadly did not. As a result, this …
Gut Check
It’s often asked if good leaders are made, or born - and time and time again, the evidence shows they are repentant and authentic in their need to always improve. Repentant in that they learn from their mistakes, and those made by others, and as such, they choose another way - a better way to …
Counter Cultural Cravings
Henri Nouwen, was a preacher, teacher, and author, and was well-regarded in the practice of "downward mobility" - the direct opposite of the upward mobility most of us aspire to. He is quoted as saying, "Scripture reveals...that real and total freedom is only found through downward mobility...The divine way is indeed the downward way... [Jesus] …
Healing Hearts
The heart is a tender thing. When we're young, we live with our hearts wide open. Kind of like puppies do. Always eager to play, meet new friends, and typically filled with joy. However, life soon teaches us to protect the tenderness of our heart through various losses, betrayals, and pains. As a result, we …
