What is it about the bond between a father and their child? When it is true…when it is genuine…there is nothing like it. I look into the eyes of my little girl, and I can’t help but love her more eveyday, it is almost overwhelming…the question that comes to mind in those moments is how… [Read more…]
February 10, 2008
We had an incredible gathering of twenty somethings Thursday night, and it wasn’t too uncomfortable. Whenever you engage in difficult subject matter, you pray that God lead through it all. There are so many statistics that give a clear indication of the sexual nature of our society, so I hope this series is making an… [Read more…]
February 8, 2008
I am so amped about what God is doing in the ZAO community. We had an incredible worship gathering last night, and really tackled a hush hush issue in church world. For this whole month we will be discussing sex…in right perspective. There are two major messages on this issue, one culturally that says if… [Read more…]
February 6, 2008
Traditionally when we hear the word evolution Darwin immediately comes to mind, and although I do not subscribe to his thought processes on the subject of creation and development, there is some applicable merit to his thoughts in other venues. You often hear it said that an artist is evolving, which keeps their music relevant… [Read more…]
February 6, 2008
You know when Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote the song “(I can’t get no) Satisfaction”, they didn’t know it, but they were describing the basic feelings of nearly everyone on the planet….ask anyone, and you will see that it’s true. In this rant by the rolling stones they were declaring a fundamental human condition….nothing… [Read more…]
February 5, 2008
Missonal Pests…my new favorite word Posted on January 30, 2008 by Tom Sterbens I love language and communication. So it would make sense that words fascinate me. Today I discovered a new favorite word….. “loimos.” It’s a Greek word…it’s a great word. This word makes me laugh. I really like this word. I found this… [Read more…]
February 5, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008 What a Way to Start the Week Man, if Rick Warren came to DC and gave us a pep talk every Monday ministry would be so much easier! That was one of the most meaningful conversations about ministry I’ve ever been part of it. So much great stuff. One of the… [Read more…]
February 5, 2008
So its late and I am exhausted, but cant put my mind to rest thinking about tomorrow. So many variables, so many factor’s and the possibility to change history, and the very make-up of an entire society. Social issues to weigh versus the core values that I hold most deeply. So here is the question;… [Read more…]
February 4, 2008
When is the last time I have gone without clean water, food, clothing….basic human needs? The answer is never, and neither has most or nearly all of Americans, and yet billions of people go without their basic needs being met on a daily basis. Is this justice? I would say not, and the church, as… [Read more…]
February 11, 2008
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