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  There is a big difference between liking Jesus (Facebook style) and being Jesus-like. When Jesus recruited His original disciples, He asked them to “follow Him”… Jesus was suggesting that they become Jesus-like. When we choose to be a Christian we … Continue reading →

Today I am stringing together a group of words that I could not have fathomed doing even a couple of months ago: I have accepted the assignment of project leader and lead pastor of an Urban Church Plant that is … Continue reading →

Jonah was a mess. The Biblical character Jonah was deeply flawed… he ran from God, he followed God. Jonah had great tragedy in his life and experienced God incredible blessing. Jonah was a mess… kind of like us. As we … Continue reading →

Adios, 2011! I’m not sad to see you go – it’s time for the new year, a better year. Yet none of us know what the year 2012 will bring. We are hopeful that some of the pain and hardship … Continue reading →

Over the years we have worked so hard to create Christmas magic… sometimes in ridiculous ways (come on, really… Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?). There is just something about Christmas and magic that go together. But then, it’s … Continue reading →

Normal isn’t working. We spend a lot of time and energy trying to fit in… trying to be normal. But normal people are stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted. Many of their relationships are strained, hopelessly flawed or broken. Even though we live … Continue reading →

September 11, 2001 was one of the worst days in United States history. Thousands of innocent people lost their lives, millions of Americans watched in shock and fear as the unthinkable took place… our lives and our country was forever changed. … Continue reading →

What we believe matters. Some have said that it doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you truly believe. That’s silly… our true beliefs drive our thoughts, words and actions. Believing is good… but believing the the right things, … Continue reading →

Sometimes we get so caught up in the day-to-day stresses – work, relationships, chores – that it’s easy to get discouraged and lose sight of the bigger picture. This Easter season come renew the spiritual side of your life, at … Continue reading →

We all want to better understand the great mysteries of the universe: how we got here, what’s life all about, what happens when we die? Way deep inside, all of us long to understand and connect with the God who … Continue reading →