They Can’t Take My JOY Away
This morning I woke to realize that I hadn’t closed the doors to my wife’s car after I cleaned the seats. I left the doors open for a bit to […]
Fellowship in Christ, Labors in Love
Day by day we draw nearer to launching the seed-bed of what will Lord-willing become Jesus Missionary Communities by this time next year. Our Thursday nights will begin the first […]
Lit Up in California
The fire that’s still blazing here only a few miles from where we live in California is finally getting under control. It’s taken over 60 homes and over 70,000 acres. […]
Hope in Communion with Christ
More and more I run into folks as I meet them from house to house who are hurting, lonely, broken, friendless, angry, concerned, or just disgusted with life. I know […]
MERCED’S BRIGHT FUTURE
MERCED’S BRIGHT FUTURE + OUR COURAGEOUS ATTITUDE = GROWING MERCED TOGETHER “Below is my response to THIS ARTICLE – CLICK HERE.” Torrey Moe “What is your opinion on Merced?” […]
The LORD’s Steadfast Love Practiced
23 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his […]
Low Profit Housing
There is a business model that’s been brewing in my soul for a while now. The harder I work on my primary business, the more I think of a benevolence/grace […]
Jesus Missionary Communities
In one respect, every Jesus devoted body of believers is a Jesus-following community of missionaries. We traditionally think of missionaries as people sent out over-seas to spread the Gospel of […]
Pain with Each Step
Ricky couldn’t take a step without wincing in pain and nearly falling down. I couldn’t watch without pulling over and offering to give him a ride. As I lifted him […]
Dave & His Dog Misty
Dave is a neighbor who lives in a tent and constantly watches out for his fellow tent-dwellers. His dog, Misty, stayed with us for a couple of weeks while Dave […]
She Died in My Sight
I can't shake the look in her eyes...
Addition by Subtraction
More and more I am humbled to serve alongside my beautiful wife, Carrie, and my precious kids and a few close friends, to simply look out for the needs of […]
Bob of Merced
These photos say enough on their own. I will take any personal stories folks want to share. I cleaned up his memorial here on Main Street when I got locked […]
Friends Who Live in California
We Behold Your Goodness
24 The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD lift up his countenance upon […]
Land “lords” Serving?
Here is a challenge to my dear Merced County landlords, and any other landlords for that matter. I challenge landlords and business owners to take on a posture of service […]
Missionary Momentum
My wife and I are more and more clear on one thing: We want desperately to be right where God wants us and deeply satisfied in His goodness above all […]
