Category Archives: Growth and Journey
An “Other-Worldly” Love-God’s Adoption of Us [Part 1]
In 1 John chapter 3 verse 1, the apostle John writes, “see what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.“ This phrase, what kind of love,
An “Other-Worldly” Love-God’s Adoption of Us [Part 1]
In 1 John chapter 3 verse 1, the apostle John writes, “see what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.“ This phrase, what kind of love,
True Spirituality
Last weekend at Renovation I preached a message called “spirituality” from Psalm 119, in which we concluded that true spirituality is a delight in God, his will, and His word. But, we determined, this is difficult. The religious among us will get the
True Spirituality
Last weekend at Renovation I preached a message called “spirituality” from Psalm 119, in which we concluded that true spirituality is a delight in God, his will, and His word. But, we determined, this is difficult. The religious among us will get the
Being Filled With God’s Spirit
When God first called me to Himself and subsequently filled me with His Spirit it was all very experiential, passionate, and life-giving; but I lacked knowledge. Being wired the way I am I began to seek knowledge and came to
Being Filled With God’s Spirit
When God first called me to Himself and subsequently filled me with His Spirit it was all very experiential, passionate, and life-giving; but I lacked knowledge. Being wired the way I am I began to seek knowledge and came to
In Light of What’s to Come
I spent the first half of the day on Christmas Eve in the scriptures reading through Paul’s letters. And although they are full with theology, history, doctrine and instruction, there is something common to them that struck me more deeply
In Light of What’s to Come
I spent the first half of the day on Christmas Eve in the scriptures reading through Paul’s letters. And although they are full with theology, history, doctrine and instruction, there is something common to them that struck me more deeply
Quieting the Noise So We Can Hear
We live in a fast paced world full with distractions, and every reason not to do as Jesus so often did…”And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate
Quieting the Noise So We Can Hear
We live in a fast paced world full with distractions, and every reason not to do as Jesus so often did…”And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate
Disconnected Faith
Have you felt a little disconnected lately? Like prayer is more difficult. Relationships in your church require more work and discipline, with very little joy? Faith in general feels like a burden and not a joyful privilege? You may feel
Disconnected Faith
Have you felt a little disconnected lately? Like prayer is more difficult. Relationships in your church require more work and discipline, with very little joy? Faith in general feels like a burden and not a joyful privilege? You may feel
Jesus-The Foundation of Prayer
Norwich offers these things in simplicity: Jesus is the foundation of all our praying We must want to not want anything that He does not want May we have a true desire in prayer and a longing of our will
Jesus-The Foundation of Prayer
Norwich offers these things in simplicity: Jesus is the foundation of all our praying We must want to not want anything that He does not want May we have a true desire in prayer and a longing of our will
A Praying Life
Lately I have been convicted of a reality that I am still unsure of my willingness to address…my life is not one of rich, intentional, and thoughtful prayer…at least not as much or as often as it should be. With
A Praying Life
Lately I have been convicted of a reality that I am still unsure of my willingness to address…my life is not one of rich, intentional, and thoughtful prayer…at least not as much or as often as it should be. With
From the Crowd to the Cross-The Radical Call to Discipleship Part 3
But what do the scriptures tell us about disciples? Six things I think are obvious Disciples come to: Count the cost Love Jesus more than anything Bear their Cross Follow Him Renounce all they have Relinquish Everything Showing up on
From the Crowd to the Cross-The Radical Call to Discipleship Part 3
But what do the scriptures tell us about disciples? Six things I think are obvious Disciples come to: Count the cost Love Jesus more than anything Bear their Cross Follow Him Renounce all they have Relinquish Everything Showing up on
