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At the jail on Sunday, one of the brothers said he was to stand before the judge today.  I’ve haven’t talked with him yet.  He told us yesterday he’s up for 15 years.  He said his family and friends had forsaken him.  He said, “I just keep condeming myself,” tears rolling down his face.One of the greatestContinueContinue reading “No Condemnation … how many really get that?”

I’ve had the privilege of being in Colorado Springs this week and spending time with Vineyard pastors, leaders and cross-cultural workers. All week we have talked about cross-cultural work in countries across the globe. I have talked with people working in China, Ethiopia, India, Mexico, Brazil, Kenya, Zambia and Indonesia. What an honor to hearContinueContinue reading “He’s got the whole world in his hand”

Luke 10 says Martha welcomed Jesus and his disciples into her home. Her sister Mary sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing.Frustrated, Martha complained to the Lord. “It would sure be glad if my sister would help me with this big dinner.”ButContinueContinue reading “What is the one thing? Do you know?”

I’ve been talking with some guys about their greatest single strength. I told them, “Here’s a way to think about it…”Answer these questions:1. What makes you really unique?2. What do you find easy that other people find hard or impossible?3. What is exhilarating to you that others may find threatening or frightening?4. What seems soContinueContinue reading “Your single greatest strength”

Thanks to friend Brant Hansen for this one. If I ever get a tattoo, this is the place I’m going. One second thought, maybe I’ll think twice about it …

Some days I don’t really know how I feel. Other days I do. Often I have an ache in my soul. Well, I certainly know I’m not the only guy like that. I’ve just discovered another.Greg Boyd, pastor of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, recently posted to his blog a vision (called The RiverContinueContinue reading “The “Reason” for the ache in my soul”

Here’s a fun evening for Don and Jennifer. Going to the Thai restaurantcalled Siam Terrace in downtown Urbana. Cabbage/carrot slaw, cashew shrimp,chicken ramrong, Thai vegetable soup. Relaxing, fresh, delicious. Talking,taking our time, letting our hair down…

Don't make promises you don't intend to keep.  It is unfair, confusing and it will always get you in trouble.  And don't believe everything people tell you.   It really does take time to trust people.Read II Samuel 21.  You'll see what I mean.At one point, there was a famine during David's reign that lasted 3 years. ContinueContinue reading “An eye for an eye … a tooth for a tooth, being tricked and making promises. Geesh…”