Scouting the Divine Group Visits a Wool Festival
These ladies are part of the Mount of Blessing Women's Bible study group in Flagstaff, Arizona. They are currently going through Scouting the Divine: 6-Session DVD Bible Study. Luckily, right as they completed the lesson on shepherding, there happened to be a wool and...
Your Perspective: Relax! How Do You Do It?
It's impossible to keep moving at a high speed for an entire lifetime. The human body simply isn't simply made for constant work. With the real threat of burnout on most people's radars, we asked you what you do to relax. The variety of replies is inspiring! Louie J....
A Lesson From The Invisible Man: Liu Bolin
Invisibility is not just meant for Harry Potter. Liu Bolin, a Chinese artist, is known internationally for becoming invisible. Bolin paints himself into his surroundings, making himself virtually undetectable as part of the background. He will stand there for up to...
Say “Yes” to All God Has For You
I've been busy today proofing the DVD for Pursuing God: Stories of God's Love from the Book of Genesis. The study invites readers to engage in this foundational book of the Bible. One of the lessons focuses on the life of Abraham (the Biblical rockstar formerly known...
How To Handle Awkward Silence In A Small Group
I recently posed the following question on Facebook and Twitter: When you are leading a small group and you ask a question and no one responds how do you handle the situation? The question launched an interesting discussion on the topic. For some leaders, it's best...
What if the End of the World Doesn’t Come Tomorrow?
In Matthew 24:26, Jesus says that no one knows the day or the hour that the world will end. But Harold Camping thinks otherwise. Camping's nonprofit Christian organization, Family Radio, raked in $80 million in contributions between 2005 and 2009. But he's become...
A Lesson in Generous Giving: You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have
I was recently at a wonderful event in Atlanta called "Generous Giving" which celebrates the joy of giving what we have to others. I had the privilege of listening to Francis Chan, Ron Blue, and our friend Mark Batterson explore the wonders of generosity. I shared...
A Royal Wedding: Shane Claiborne and Katie Jo Brotherton
This weekend Leif and I had the privilege of attending the royal wedding, no, not that royal wedding, but a truly royal event of matrimony between Shane Claiborne and Katie Jo Brotherton. If somehow you've missed discovering Shane's work, I'd highly recommend The...
The Power of Language
I'm excited that Hungry for God: Hearing God's Voice in the Ordinary and Everyday is releasing this month. Several friends read the manuscript in its early stages including, Chris Heuertz. He's part of an organization called Word Made Flesh, which works among the...
A Very Good Friday: Waiting in Expectation for Resurrection Day
Throughout Lent I've been preparing for Resurrection Day by giving up prayer--or at least long prayers. I limited myself to three word prayers over the last seven weeks and have the cobwebs getting cleaned out of my spiritual life in the process. I've found myself...
