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 […]
Del’s Life and Poetry
Originally posted on Grounded Gospel:
Del’s Poem I wanna look upon His face When He comes to save the human race Walk with Him hand-in-hand All the way to the…
Del’s Poem I wanna look upon His face When He comes to save the human race Walk with Him hand-in-hand All the way to the…
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 […]
House Church Movements
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, […]
Knowing You, Jesus
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, […]
Grounded Gospel 