May 14, 2014
‘Tis is the season of transition to summer routines. School and church activities like Bible studies, small groups and children’s programs are wrapping up. It’s a perfect time of year to reflect on those who have had influence on our faith....Apr 30, 2014
If I said you can play at a role in helping someone encounter a saving relationship with Jesus Christ THIS WEEKEND would you feel apathetic, scared, doubtful or excited?I want you invite you to join me in jumping out of a comfort zone. Maybe...Oct 24, 2013
“But I say to you, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” Matthew 5:44-45Ouch!...Mar 27, 2013
The following Glory Story has been reprinted with permission of Joni and Friends Minneapolis-St. Paul. Thank you, Shawn for putting God’s power and presence on display through your stories and your life!In Luke 14:23-24, Jesus tells us to reach out and “invite...Nov 21, 2011
The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving 2000 were a time of profound emotion for Larry and I. While overwhelmed with gratitude for an experience of remarkable community support, we had also just been told that our 2 1/2 year old daughter Carly had Angelman...Oct 10, 2011
I had the privilege of being invited to a fundraiser luncheon for Treehouse Ministries last week and the added privilege of bringing a friend. Treehouse is a faith-based organization offering hope and guidance to at-risk teens and their parents — a ministry we are...