Founder's Blog
Snarky
Sin sneaks into my life in various ways, such as meditating on less noble things that lead to anger, resentment, or pride. The result is not good and I can become snarky. …
Strive or Surrender?
The world always told me to strive, and I listened. I studied hard through years of education and I worked diligently all my life. Even The Church encouraged me to strive: in Bible reading, prayer,…
Godly Generosity
When I think of generosity, my mind quickly goes to money. However, Jesus reminds me that generosity is expressed in many wonderful ways. …
The Paradox of Love - Grace and Truth
I used to think that love was a "balance between grace and truth" - as if they could be separated. Sometimes, I communicate with EITHER grace OR truth, but not both. The result is a…
Spiritual Fitness
I enjoy the discipline of physical exercise because it fits my "to-do list" mentality. Yet, when I apply this same mentality to my spirtual life I often fall short. For instance, reading…
A Simpler Focus
Never in my lifetime have I had more time-saving devices, yet I don't seem to have enough time. How can that be? …
No Regrets!
Regrets come in many flavors: …
Devoted or Lukewarm?
Devote yourself to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2 NLT …
The Paradox of the Invisible
God tells me that the invisible is as real as the visible. As a scientist, I struggle to believe in things I cannot see, touch, or measure. However, the invisible is actually very real and is the…
A Confident Hope
I used to think that hope was a feeling of expectation and desire for something good. For instance, as a young boy I hoped for ice cream after my Little League baseball games. This kind of hope was…