The Direction Dilemma

Scripture: “But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them.  See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of...

Love Extravagantly

Scripture: "But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13 Perspective: Have you ever received an extravagant gift from someone?  Maybe...

Book Review: Wild Goose Chase

Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson is a semi-sequal to his book, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day.  The book uses a metaphor adopted by Celtic Christians that refers to the Holy Spirt as the Wild Goose.  Throughout the book, Batterson challenges the reader to embrace...

Start Planting!

Scripture: "Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God...

Book Review: In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day

In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day by Mark Batterson is about becoming a lion chaser in all areas of your life.  The parallel with Benaiah in 2 Samuel 23:20 killing a lion in a pit on a snowy day is carried through the entire book.  Batterson...