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Day 236 — Like Jesus, I’m Just A Homeless Carpenter
His name is Hammer. I had the distinct privilege of meeting Hammer on Sunday of this week. As a fulfillment of the work to which we believe God has led us, sksimants and I have begun volunteering at Stone Soup. … Continue reading
Day 219 — Looking Back: Day 212 — Re-entry
(My goal this week is to publish a series of blog posts that look back and chronicle our time at http://www.sosmemphis.org each post will begin with the theme verse for the week: Psalm 102:18-22.) Let this be written for a … Continue reading
Day 215 — Looking Back: Day 208 — Poverty Hits Home
(My goal this week is to publish a series of blog posts that look back and chronicle our time at http://www.sosmemphis.org each post will begin with the theme verse for the week: Psalm 102:18-22.) Let this be written for a … Continue reading
Day 214 — Looking Back: Day 207 — Faith…Slaves…Heirs…Givers
(My goal this week is to publish a series of blog posts that look back and chronicle our time at http://www.sosmemphis.org each post will begin with the theme verse for the week: Psalm 102:18-22.) Let this be written for a … Continue reading
Day 205 — I’ll Be the Carrier
Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. — James 1:27 (NASB) Then the king will say to … Continue reading
Day 178 — Beginning to Come to Terms
When you allow God to do a work in you, then part of that work involves coming to terms with a lot of things. Sometimes, it involves finally understanding what should have been obvious. Continue reading
Day 174 — Stopped Dead in my Tracks
I’ve been reading Francis Chan’s book “Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God” (Amazon) (Book website). I’ve made it to chapter 7, where I have been stopped in my tracks. The passage reads: “Having faith often means doing what others … Continue reading
Almost 20 Years
Today was “Graduation Sunday” at Asbury. For a brief moment, my focus shifted from the young men and women who were standing in front of the congregation surrounded by their friends and families to my own graduation. And then it … Continue reading
Day 111 — How are all these things going to get done?
It is possible to be content with an overloaded to-do list. Continue reading
2010 – Day 15 – End of the Spear
Just finished watching End of the Spear. This film tells the rest of the story of the five missionaries that were killed by the Waodani tribe in Ecuador. Couple of thoughts: 1. If you haven’t read “Through Gates of Splendor” … Continue reading