Another historical weekend. Men we are making history. Our world is crazy and we cannot help to see it now more than ever. In these troubling times it seems like it gets crazier and crazier, when we do not think it can get anymore further from reality, we take another deep breath. At first we…
Each of us has dreams, and if you don’t want to use the “D” word, each of us has goals and aspirations. They might be big, move and live on a beach in the Bahamas. Might be simple, see your grandchild graduate high school. Many of us have a wide variety, of dreams and goals.…
As we meet today in a very untraditional fashion, online, that is just one gum ball in the machine. We are being impacted by the historical pandemic Covid-19 virus that is sweeping around the world in uncountable ways. As of Friday night the CDC have reported that 11,376 people have died from complications and over…
In this session we are going to hit on a truth that is so powerful, but yet so elusive. The truth is not elusive, but the concept, understanding and belief is a bit wobbly for so many. It has to do with the concept of significance. Some times we think we know what it means,…
Last session we got reminded of who we are in Christ, when we went over how we were accepted. For many of us, getting a strong head knowledge of who we are and who’s we are is monumental, and vital. Others it might almost be like water running off a duck’s back. Some have been…
One of the foundational concepts in all existence is truth. Truth can also be known as facts or that which corresponds to or adequately expresses what is real. The nature of truth is crucial to the Christian faith. Not only does Christianity claim there is absolute truth (truth for everyone, everywhere, at all times), but…
Everybody has them, some put them on display for all to see, yet others spend lots of energy hiding them, and yet even more alter them. What we are talking about is “emotions”. Emotions gets a bad rap. We even get judgmental and label some people as “emotional”. When there is a sappy movie it…
“Should you ask me: What is the first thing in religion? I should reply: the first, second, and third thing therein is humility.” – Augustine Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses…For when…
Just wanted to make sure it is clear and that we are all prepared for the upcoming session of Multiply. There is many posts giving instructions and directions, but here is a summary/outline. Get your Multiply book Bring book to Panera, Saturday March 9th (you don’t have to pre-read anything, unless you want to) Join…
Rejection, it is rooted in fear. It is associated with feelings such as helpless, discouragement, confused, bewildered, insignificant that can lead to insecurity, embarrassment, inadequacy, and shame. Recently a friend shared on a social media platform the following insights, and challenges… One quality I’ve been told I have is connecting with people. I’m genuine and…