This gallery contains 2 photos.
The future lies before me in the form of puzzle pieces. Goals. Skills. Passion. Experience. Gifting. Opportunities. Dreams. Resources. Faith. Kingdom of God. Power. Following Jesus. Hope. Family. Finances. Commitments. Constraints. Perceptions. Markets. Ideas. Service. Potential. World. Needs. Fear. Oops. Toss that piece off … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
Some of us prefer to worship under stained glass windows following a recognized liturgy punctuated by time-tested hymns. Others attend church services in auditoriums in which highly skilled bands, rock star preachers, large screens and special effects are the chosen media for the gospel message. My husband and I … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
If heaven published a newspaper, what would the big stories have been in the days leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus? And what would Jerusalem’s newspaper have reported during the same week? Publisher’s note: These are the second issues of The Jerusalem Journal and … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
My husband and I enjoyed a restful and restorative vacation in Florida last week. While the trip was a blessing in every sense, it also served as a gentle parable about accepting, adjusting to and enjoying “Plan B.” The only element of our trip that qualified for “Plan … Continue reading
This gallery contains 5 photos.
Bubble-ology : the recognition and analysis of spheres containing uniform philosophical, ideological and/or theological thought (from Judy’s dictionary of hypothetical words:). How often do you seek perspectives from sources outside of your bubble? Every individual looks at life through the lens of his or her unique life experiences and … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
“Last year, for the first time, the Japanese bought more adult diapers than diapers for babies…’” America’s Baby Bust by Jonathan V. Last in The Wall Street Journal. How’s that for an eyebrow raising statistic? According to Last, the downfall of … Continue reading
This gallery contains 4 photos.
Is it ok to judge the behavior or the attitudes of other people? Whether it’s ok or not, we do it. All the time. Here are three important questions to ask ourselves before we judge. 1) According to what or whose … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
You want to know what ”hegemony” means, don’t you? It’s a useful term in today’s environment, and you’ll understand why if you keep reading. A Texas blogger recently wrote an essay called Why I Raise My Children Without God for CNN’s iReport. As of this writing … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
What would heaven’s headlines say? Today’s U.S. headlines warn of fiscal cliffs, rising taxes, and dangerous volatility in the Middle East. These situations deserve our attention, but are they of eternal importance? Maybe; maybe not. Many ”big” headlines of 2012 will be forgotten by 2013. However, there are small … Continue reading
How to Purposefully Repsond to Accidental Offenses
What is the appropriate response to accidental offenses? I ask myself this question after reading reactions to the song ”Accidental Racist” by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J. I do not wish to overlook or diminish the conversation about whether racism is accidental or whether … Continue reading →