i feel like a tree

The trees on the east coast are amazing…I’m so looking forward to the fall colors. It’s strange, but I feel like a tree. figuratively. Let me explain. I was born in a Wilmington hospital. I grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. My parents live in the same ranch house that my 4 siblings and I grew up in. Before we added on to our house, there were 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 5 kids and my parents. My brother and I shared a room through high school. The pile of clothes that... Read The Rest →

not trying to point the finger at you, unless the 'you' is me

Here’s some honesty for you bro… Sometimes I’m confused how sin can step into a really spiritual moment or time. If I’m honest with myself, this happens. I can be doing something very spiritual and God focused – like praising or worshiping or planing worship – and then sin enters its ugly head…there are some ways that it keeps popping in, it always seems to find a door. And if I’m really honest with myself, really honest, really honest – then I admit that sin is in every corner. There’s... Read The Rest →

the voice of adventure

I got this in an email today, the timing for me was perfect. The Voice of Adventure (from Max Lucado, He Still Moves)   There is a rawness and a wonder to life. Pursue it. Hunt for it. Sell out to get it. Don’t listen to the whines of those who have settled for a second rate life and want you to do the same so they won’t feel guilty. Your goal is not to live long; it’s to live.Jesus says the options are clear. On one side there is... Read The Rest →

the voice of adventure

I got this in an email today, the timing for me was perfect. The Voice of Adventure (from Max Lucado, He Still Moves)   There is a rawness and a wonder to life. Pursue it. Hunt for it. Sell out to get it. Don’t listen to the whines of those who have settled for a second rate life and want you to do the same so they won’t feel guilty. Your goal is not to live long; it’s to live.Jesus says the options are clear. On one side there is... Read The Rest →

sell your life and give it to the poor

I went to a men’s breakfast last Wednesday, before we left for Dallas. I was reminded that there are only two things I can take with me when I leave this place. My faith how I’ve loved (deeds) Deeds will not allow me into heaven, but scripture is clear that God will reflect on my life and how I’ve loved. We studied two texts this morning…the rich young ruler and the rich fool. The rich young rulers life was his wealth. I wonder if I can insert my ‘life’ for... Read The Rest →

sell your life and give it to the poor

I went to a men’s breakfast last Wednesday, before we left for Dallas. I was reminded that there are only two things I can take with me when I leave this place. My faith how I’ve loved (deeds) Deeds will not allow me into heaven, but scripture is clear that God will reflect on my life and how I’ve loved. We studied two texts this morning…the rich young ruler and the rich fool. The rich young rulers life was his wealth. I wonder if I can insert my ‘life’ for... Read The Rest →

shane claiborne – kensington fire June 2007 (it's ok not to be safe 2 of 5)

This is blog #2 of 5 on the idea that ‘it’s ok not to be safe’ in the life of following Jesus. You can read the first one here. I’ve been reading the book, Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne. Shane lives in the Kensington section of north Philly. He helped start an organization called The Simple Way. There is nothing safe about Shane. And there is nothing safe about the way he follows Jesus. His book has been catching on around the country, mainly because it’s really good. But it’s... Read The Rest →

forgiveness is an act of worship

I was reading “day 11″ of Blessings of the Cross, a devotional written by several different writers. Day 11 was written by Anne Graham Lotz. She made a good point that we don’t forgive other people because they deserve it, we forgive because God commands us to, and as we forgive we give ourselves the opportunity to say to God, “Thank You for forgiving me.” If we don’t completely forgive, we are limited in our true worship of God. In this way forgiveness becomes an act of worship. She made... Read The Rest →

Home…Over the Rhine – Linford Detweiler

libby and i have been listening to and tracking with the band over the rhine since 1995, since we stumbled upon them at a festival. wow, that was a good find. we’ve seen them at least once a year since then, usually at a Christmas show in Philly at the Tin Angel. i think we have 20 of their albums or so and they are all amazing. they are libby’s absolute favorite band of all time (right babe?). we’ve spent hours and hours listening to them and they never get... Read The Rest →

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