On this day in history: In 1790, the first US President, George Washington, delivers the first state of the union address. In 1806, Lewis and Clark find the skeleton of 105 foot blue whale in Oregon. And in 1870, the US mint at Carson City, Nevada, begins issuing coins. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] Today Is…
Book Review – Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald
One of the first books I was assigned to read during my freshman year at Bible college was Ordering Your Private World, by Gordon MacDonald. Being a green, new student, fresh out of high school and into the big world for the first time, I had no idea what to expect, or any indication of…
4 Steps To Resolving A Crisis
Earlier this week, I had a conversation with a hurting dad. He had taken his family on vacation. They had big plans, and were planning on enjoying a few days away from the routine. But the very first night, his oldest daughter ran away. All of a sudden, vacation turned into crisis. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”4…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 5:13-14
This week marks the final passage of 1 Peter, where Peter gives a few final greetings and closes. You can find it in 1 Peter 5:13-14. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter 5:13-14″] This final passage can be broken into four easy portions for discussion. Each of them provides valuable insight into the early church and those…
Coffee Break – 12.11.2017
Each year, I try to accumulate a series of excellent gift giving guides and suggestions for Christmas. It’s right around the corner, after all. And this list may have that special something for that person you have a hard time shopping for. So this edition of Coffee Break is dedicated to gathering and listing some…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 5:12
The last few verses of 1 Peter are the final greetings that Peter gives to his readers. He begins by giving credit to Silas for his help. Take a look at 1 Peter 5:12. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter 5:12″] Just who is this guy that Peter is talking about, and how was he such a…