The Spirit’s Family Practices
They can be nuclear or extended, immediate or distant.
Some are blended; some are step; some are foster.
We know we should build them and focus on them.
For some they provide the perfect sense of ident...
Wise Family
Bubbles are lots of fun!
Until they burst. (And usually bursting them is the most fun.)
Sometimes, though, we use the word “bubble” to describe more than just fun with soapy water or bubble gum. When I wa...
Restoration Generation
In that day I will raise up the booth of David that is fallen and repair its breaches, and raise up its ruins and rebuild it as in the days of old
Amos 9:11
Repair, Raise Up, Rebuild
I love all the home fi...
Opportunity and Opposition
This Sunday is Mother's Day, which reminds me of one of my favorite characteristics of a great mother: the "Mama Bear" response. Even the kindest, gentlest mother becomes fiercely focused the moment she learn...
The Prayer of Blessing
We will be concluding our look at prayer in the book of Genesis by learning from Jacob about the prayer of blessing. We will learn how to step out from the shadows of the curse and live in the blessing of God...
Church: A Shared Life (The 5:15)
Have you ever glanced down at your fuel gauge and suddenly discovered you were running on empty? One thing is certain, you did not find the experience enjoyable. If you are driving, there is only one solution: ...
Kingdom Family: What is Faith?
What is faith?
God’s challenge to Abraham is massive and even impossible, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That’s how many descendants you will have!” Abraham, looking into the sky, reas...
Kingdom Family: Abram, Covenant & Faith (The 5:15)
What is faith?
God’s challenge to Abraham is massive and even impossible, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That’s how many descendants you will have!” Abraham, looking into the sky, reas...
Aaron Keyes’ Story
This Sunday as we gather, we will celebrate the Keyes’ story. God is weaving His passion for disciple-making more deeply into the hearts and lives of Aaron, Megan and their boys. [more...]
The War for Community
In John 1, Jesus called his disciples to “Follow me,” and then the first place we know he took them was to a wedding celebration. In Mark 2, he told Matthew to leave his tax booth and “Follow me,” and the first place they went was back to Matthew’s house to host a big party with a bunch of his friends and fellow “sinners.” The early church was devoted to being together, eating together, praying together, as well as worship and studying the Apostles teaching. Many know what it’s like to have a Bible study or to come to a worship service, but do we really know how to experience authentic community with one another? Are we being the church, or are we simply coming to church? [more...]