Monthly Archives: November 2011

Being spiritual could be defined as seeking someone or something supernatural for one’s own benefit; which is also a definition of magic (or Shamanism). True Christian spirituality could be defined as finally getting bored with yourself and getting seriously interested … Continue reading →

Lately, I have been listening to music that would be considered rather weird by most of my friends.  One CD is called “The Goat Rodeo Sessions:, by Cellist, Yo-Yo Ma.  My kids already tease me about listening to Yo-Yo.  I … Continue reading →

“Busyness is the new spirituality.” — Fred Smith

The blessing of God is intermingled with the pain of dying to self.

We only become what we are designed to be when we are in covenant with people, allowing the challenges to our comfort to expose  injuries and weaknesses. Our design comes into focus as we deal with the exposure in that … Continue reading →

We need to take time and make means to be positioned in God’s presence to be shaped and purposed by Him. Without this intention our environment will do it by default.

Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.  —  Lou Holtz

This past Sunday morning (October 30) I spoke about using Psalm 23 as a daily guide for stopping and spending time with God in order to experience various aspects of His character and Kingdom. You can hear this message at … Continue reading →