Was listening to Dr. Simone Ahuja this morning @tedxgrandrapids, and she had a number inspiring or thought provoking ideas. First, was this idea of what she calls, Jugaad Innovation. Jugaad refers to a quick way of solving a problem in … Continue reading
I’m not sure how I missed this (I guess it’s been a hectic week), but Gordon Cosby from Washington DC passed away a couple of days ago. [Read Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's article on Patheos here.] I spent a little time with … Continue reading
There is a lot of suffering in the world. You can’t miss it if you have your eyes open. There are people around us every day suffering from various things – heart-brokenness, loneliness, bone cancer, job loss, chronic pain, hunger, … Continue reading
Urbana is an incredible missions conference for college students originally held on the campus of the University of Illinois and put on by Intervarsity Christian Fellowship – one of my favorite organizations. My wife and I attended this conference long … Continue reading
Thom Rainer, president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources and author of several books including Break Out Churches, has written an interesting blog that looks at trends in the church – particularly with the rise of the millennial generation. This list he compiled is largely … Continue reading
I’ve been reading the book Beautiful Outlaw over the last week by John Eldredge. Maybe you’ve seen some of my tweets. This book is a fabulous read and ranks up there in my library of books that should be read for … Continue reading
Possibility thinking. It is something that as adults, we forget too often. We are so tied to success and to keeping up appearances, to not looking foolish or frivolous that instead we shirk from the challenge, drop back from the … Continue reading
There is an interesting passage in the first chapter of Zechariah that goes like this: Then I looked up, and there before me were four horns. I asked the angel who was speaking to me, “What are these?” He answered me, … Continue reading
…we need to figure out ways to develop a Christian aesthetic that is indigenous to the language of our culture, is experientially potent, and is spiritually sound. Continue reading
The LORD is my shepherd, but I’d rather find my own way. I lack nothing. but just to be safe I’ll take my own lunch. He makes me lie down in green pastures, but I’m really not that tired. he … Continue reading