Gifted Friends
I have some gifted friends over in Sudan right now. Ben with photography. Beth with video. Matt with writing. All of them with hearts for people… You simply must follow along on the World Relief NEXT blog and see those gifts at work…
JOY
I get to talk on JOY tomorrow as part of the Vine and the Branches series at Antioch. Joy has been hands down one of my favorite topics over the last 15 years. It’s always great being reminded God isn’t a “killjoy” and that for most of Christian history happiness wasn’t a bad word. Should
Sudan and Congo
World Relief NEXT is sending a team of three to Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo over the next three weeks. Sudan will be having arguably their first free elections in the history of the country on April 11th. The event is certain to create a lot of need and difficulty for the Sudanese
Bend 4 Haiti
Check out the poster for the March 19th Haiti Benefit Concert that Justin and a bunch of local artists are putting on. If you live in Bend, save the date and plan to be at the Tower Theatre for the concert – all proceeds go to World Relief NEXT to benefit World Relief programs in
Reformation History Trip
Check it out!! The site is now up for the Reformation History Trip we are doing through Kilns College this October/November. The trip is all inclusive – including local tour guides in each city. I’m so stoked… you’ve got to visit the website and check out the trip itinerary!! Click here or on the picture
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Grace is a Greased Pig
I’ve been in one of my pensive moods most of this week. “Pensive mood” is shorthand for contemplating the deep things of life and the human condition. This morning in the second part of the Vine and the Branches series I tried to explain LOVE. Nothing makes you feel weaker and more incomplete than holding up
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Part II
Part II of the Vine and the Branches Series from John 15 tomorrow. I love the artwork Connie Gabbert is creating each week to go along with this series!!
Living in Central Oregon
We drove out into the mountains today as a family. Amazing views of the mountains. This is why I love living in Central Oregon (and iPhones)!!
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Learning From the Sin of Sodom
Here’s a great article from Nicholas Kristoff of the NY Times. It’s an excellent cultural overview of Christians and Justice over the last decade. Click here or on the picture below!!
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