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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Having followed predominately house church movements that are more dialed into Scripture meditation, humble and loving fellowship among believers, tender reaching of the unchurched and/entirely lost and unassiciated with Christ, […]
Jesus, Thank You for this very refreshing vision of what church really is supposed to be! We are Your Church, Your people purchased at the price of You, the Spirit, […]
God has a plan for marriage that is like my wife’s plans for the amazing meals she prepares. God plans out marriage as a gift to be cherished and enjoyed […]
In the last couple of years, I have not been able to shake a constant belief that modern thought development has more and more pride and self at the core. […]
Counseling? I don’t need a counselor, you might think. My wife and I will gladly admit that we have benefited from both life coaching and counseling in significant […]