How much risk are you willing to take?? The heart-pounding, adrenaline rush of this video reminds me that I am NOT that much of a physical risk-taker! Some of you, however, may be contacting the nearest high-adventure outfitter with a few new ideas. :-) What about faith? Are you a risk-taker when it comes to…
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Lemonade Stand as Missional Plumb Line
I eyeballed the clock…time to go. A gentle afternoon breeze greeted me as I walked to the car. Hardly a cloud in the sky. Lovely. Not three blocks into my journey to the meeting, I spied a little table, two little chairs, two little children, and a really big pitcher of lemonade. I glanced at…
Wanted: Influence for the Journey
CRACK! The gun explodes. Vivid memories of high school track remain with me…especially the 400 meter race. Coming out of the blocks and into the first 100 meters, I hardly had to think. Arms pumping, knees high, cheeks relaxed (both sets!) as my spikes crunched on the cinder track. I flew around the first curve….
Discover the Difference between Wants and Needs
801. At least 801 different pairs of sandals are available for purchase at my local shoe store. I counted. Really. Customer comments I heard as I walked the aisles during my covert count (during which my daughter eye-rolled and abandoned me): “I can’t find anything I need.” “They don’t have the color I’m looking for.”…
How to Not Be Deceived
“God helps those who help themselves.” “What goes around, comes around.” “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” “Hate the sin, love the sinner.” “Money is the root of all evil.” “Eat to live, not live to eat.” “He who hesitates is lost.” Many a times these phrases are repeated as if they are biblical truths. They…
