Honoring relationships is essential to becoming a passionate follower of Christ. Former President George H. Bush was fond saying the three most important things in his life was "faith, family and friends.". His order is important. Faith in Christ shapes our heart to be faithful relationally to God, family and friends. Honoring relationships honors God's…Read more Honoring God’s Name #2

Defining roles is fundamental to my life management.  Stephen Covey recommends seven roles, that doesn't work for me.  It's not a bad idea, it's just not workable for my life.  Actually you may discover you have more roles.  Anyway, develop the outcomes for each role you identify in life.  You may have eight or nine.…Read more Actions and Roles

Last week over a healthy breakfast with a young professional and artist we discussed how to maintain balance between your professional, family and personal life.  They are building their contact lists, financial base, and discovering who they are and what God wants them to do.  Behind our laughter about our roles and responsibilities there was…Read more Balance and your Roles

A mountain mover was a teacher who could effectively apply the Scriptures to a problem or an an issue to resolve that problem. That teacher was said to remove mountains or reduce them to nothing. The wisdom of God' Word is that its principles are still completely relevant to modern issues. God gave us the…Read more Mountain Moving Faith

Live in Paris - Diana Krall Remedy - David Crowder Band Fireflies and Songs - Sarah Groves Bob Dylan - Music that Matters to Him Poiema - Michael Card Got any suggestions for me? Peace and Joy!

Ah, Friday.  Most weeks its my day off.  Today, has been extra special.  I enjoyed spending some quality time reading a couple of books that I could relax with.  I enjoy biographies and mysteries just to read for pleasure.  I'm not making notes or looking up anything unless I want to.  Sometimes its easy to…Read more What I’m Reading for Pleasure

"The preached gospel is offensive in all places of the world, rejected and condemned. If the gospel did not offend and anger citizen or countryman, prince or bishop, then it would be a fine and acceptable preaching, and might well be tolerated, and people would willingly hear and receive it.  But seeing it is a…Read more Luther on the Holy Spirit and Preaching

In a few minutes we will be heading out for the closing event of Detroit 2010!  Students from across America have come to our city this year.  Someone said, "everyone is running from Detroit, we have run to Detroit to share the love of Christ!"  These students have served across the city from cleaning parks…Read more Detroit 2010

I'm currently reading The Omnivore's Dilemma, The Forgotten God and Wisdom Chaser.  I just finished reading again the The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. If you are interested you can download The Pursuit of God free here http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/25141.  I highly recommend this book. A friend of mine recommended a website called Good Reads.  It…Read more Books I’m reading and a Website