Naming Life in the Midst of Conflict: These Are the Real Rock Stars

Today, I need to name and celebrate the twelve faith communities who taught me all kinds of beautiful ways to love people and practice the way of Jesus. Hume UMC in Lima, OhioTrinity UMC in Lima, OhioSoldotna UMC in Soldotna, AlaskaSt. John UMC in Anchorage, AlaskaFlorida Southern College in Lakeland, FloridaGeorgianna UMC in Merritt Island, …

God’s love is not proportional to my activity for God

Still more thoughts from Running on Empty. :)What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. - A.W. TozerHere's the mind shift that has changed in me over the past two weeks..."I'm convinced that my need for constant activity is deeply rooted in terribly flawed images of …

life in the margins

I've been thinking lately about margins. The extra space in our lives. I've been to a couple conferences where the speaker has reflected on the importance of living in the margins. When I fill my life with everything I can think of (and usually all great endeavors), I get stressed, sick, worried and worn out. …