Who Will Give Up a Kidney For You? Celebrating Your True Friends
A dear friend of mine recently had the opportunity to be on a national television news show to promote his new book. The catch: the time slot assigned was Thanksgiving Day. “What should I do?” he asked. The opportunity offered prime time exposure and promised...
Sunday Stills
“The seventh day of creation is the most eloquent and insightful as to the nature of God. From a literary perspective, the Sabbath forms the pinnacle of the story. Like the dramatic kiss of a soldier returning from war, this is the moment we’re not meant to...
#1000Gifts: New Small Group DVD study by Ann Voskamp
This week, I am giving away THREE copies of Ann Voskamp's New York Time's Best Seller's One Thousand Gifts small group DVD study and study guide. The study releases in stores on December 4th, 2012. Each session invites participants to explore the transformative...
Another Reason to Buy Wonderstruck Now
Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God has released and we couldn't be more thrilled. Because of the warm response Wonderstruck is receiving, our publisher has decided to sponsor a special offer for a limited time. We have a free bonus to anyone who wants to buy...
6 Tips for Those Who Aren’t Good On Their Feet & Don’t Have that Snappy Comeback
I recently sat in a meeting at a mega church preparing with the leadership team for the service. Instead of simply introducing me as the speaker and providing a quick bio or short story, they wanted to interview me so the church members could get to know me better....
Giveaway: Free Bible Study DVD Sampler with Margaret Feinberg
We want to introduce you to several DVD Bible studies that small groups, Bible studies, Sunday school classes, book clubs, and other groups around the country have been using to grow in their faith, knowledge of the Bible, and love of God. Wonderstruck 7-Session DVD...
Cure for the Common Cold: Tortilla Soup Recipe
Several of you asked for my tortilla soup recipe. Here it is! Go banish those colds: 2 quarts Chicken Broth 1 medium Red Onion, Chopped 1 Medium Sweet Onion, Chopped 1 Jalapeno, De-seeded, Minced (Careful on this one!) 1 Tb Cumin 1 Tb Chili Powder 1 Tb Garlic...
Sunday Stills
“Wide awake to the presence of God, I realized I had been so focused on asking why a good God allowed bad things to happen that I was missing out on the nearness of God all along. In becoming preoccupied with the why, I was missing the Holy Who of God’s...
Are You Angry at God? . . . Even Below the Surface @MichaelBlewett
Let me introduce you to my friend, Michael Blewett. He's an amazing Episcopal priest who serves in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Christ Episcopal Church. He's a passionatefoodie, a gifted communicator, and a great writer. I'm a fan of his blog at Under God's Fingernails....
Jesus Calling
After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down whatever she believed He was saying to her. She knew her writings were not inspired as Scripture is, but journaling helped her grow closer...
