CIY Wilderness is in seventeen days! I am so excited about this! Wilderness is a retreat for people in ministry. Check out their website here. Wilderness is five days at Bear Trap Ranch, in the mountains near Colorado Springs. Wilderness is a time to be alone with God and his Word, seeking him and his…
Spectacular New Images From the Hubble Telescope
“NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is back in action following a much-needed upgrade after astronauts repaired its intricate machinery from space in a daring mission in May. NASA has provided an array of marvelous images showing off the telescope’s new capabilities.” Check out the slide show here. The heavens are declaring the glory of God, the…
Book Review – The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnight
I have to admit I was hesitant to read The Blue Parakeet. I have decidedly placed myself (I think) in the non-Emergent (or even emerging) camp. I don’t believe that the Emergent discussion is as biblically accurate as most Emergents claim it to be. For more information, see my review of Why We’re Not Emergent…
Book Review – Fearless by Max Lucado
“Heaven’s message for you is clear: when everything else changes, God’s presence never does.” And with that statement, Max Lucado summarizes the premise of his entire book, Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear. Fearless is a challenge. It’s the gauntlet thrown down, daring you to let go of your fears, your worries, your concerns, and…
Running To Raise Awareness Of The African Water Crisis
Running For Active:Water Many of you may know that I have decided to train and run a marathon. What you may not know is that I have decided to do this not for myself, but for people in Zambia, Africa, and around the world who do not have access to clean drinking water. I am…
One Of Those Terrible Days
Have you ever had one of those terrible days where nothing seems to go right? I have. In fact, yesterday was one of those days. I have been so stressed out lately. Our house in the Branson, MO, area is still on the market, which translates into two monthly house payments that we have to…