I have always been a fan of Rob Bell, not because I agreed with everything he said, but because I respected his ability to communicate. I have always believed in respecting and listening to people whose views differ from my own. I do this not because I agree with them, but because it is important for all followers of Jesus to love their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, regardless of minor theological differences. I do believe, though, that Rob [...]
There has been only one time in history where an event would set off a chain reaction, causing the very fabric of human existence to change forever. The God of the Universe came to be with us: In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while[e] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So [...]
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: “He has scattered abroad his gifts [...]
For the first 6 months of her life, Rebekah had a clean bill of health. We were truly surprised (and grateful) that she wasn’t sick at all during that time. But, for the past month, there hasn’t been a week to go by where Rebekah wasn’t, in some shape or form, under the weather. We love the idea of teaching Rebekah to share. Sharing is an important quality to have. But we have to teach her that sharing her colds [...]
