Maddy Update
Obviously I have been taking a bit of a break from the blog and some social networking. We have had our hands full with "normal" life and Madison's healing process. Here is a quick update: We believe…
Will You Fight With Me?
This post may be a little out there for some people. We just returned from another trip to Riley Children's Hospital. Madison has been suffering from some chest pain for a few weeks. Some of the best…
The Worst Question to Ask When Reading the Bible
The worse question to ask when reading the Bible is "What does this passage mean to me?" Instead, we ask two questions: 1. What did this passage mean to the original hearers? 2. How does that apply…
How Life Journaling has Changed Me, by Teri Bennett
This is a guest post from Teri Bennett. Teri is a wife, Mom, and middle school teacher. Teri and her husband Mark started Life Journaling a few years ago. I asked Teri how the process of journaling had…
The Key to Successful Ministry (and Life)
Twenty years ago I graduated college eager to do big things in ministry. Six months into my first job I realized I was in over my head. I began to search for the one thing that would…
What it Looks Like to Put Others First
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, - Philippians 2:3 What does it look like to put others above yourself? It looks exactly like this. [youtube id="CkTjYMNRXPI"] Was there…
Is My Busy Schedule Limiting the Voice of God?
8 And I will bring you to the land I swore with uplifted hand to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the Lord.’” 9 Moses reported this to the Israelites, but…
Life Lesson from Italy #3 – Your Biggest Mistake May be Your Greatest Success
In the fall of 2013, Steph and I visited Florence, Italy. We took in the sites and visited our oldest daughter, Mariah. We had a fantastic week and I left with some valuable life lessons. Here is…
A Christmas Blast from the Past
Five years ago we shot this as part of a series promoting our Christmas Eve services. Still makes me laugh. Note the the tag at the end of the video is not correct for this year. This…