re:vive

And it will be said: "Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people." For this is what the high and exalted One says -- he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with those who are contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite." Isaiah 57:14-16

 
 
 
 

Archive for December, 2008

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Two and half years ago, we moved from Portland to Chicago. We like our sub division and enjoy the close-knit community. It’s a wonderful place to live. We’re grateful for new friends and for opportunities to share the love of Christ.
Every Christmas, there is a huge party for the children in the upper floor of [...]

Flying ahead of the plane

Ever since he was five years old, my son, Jonathan, wanted to fly. Now in his second year at Letourneau University, he is learning missionary aviation and mechanics.
A few weeks I got to fly with Jonathan for the very first time. What a rush! It was exhilarating and my heart was bursting with pride. (Just [...]

Now, what was I doing….?

Ever walk into a room and then forget why you walked into the room?
Happens to me.
Happens to churches.
Churches, just like people, forget why they walked into the room. They have lost their sense of mission and are scrambling about doing all sorts of activities. They may look busy, but they are not accomplishing their original [...]

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