Category: general discussions

Have we become so spoiled? Comedian Louis CK is interviewed by Conan O’Brien, and he does give an interesting spin on the consumer culture we live in, and the consumer monsters we’re becoming. He suggests that maybe we need to go through some tough times to really appreciate how far we’ve come. And its kind…

I recently read a book called “It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It” by Craig Groeschel. Craig attempts to describe that “something” that dynamic churches have, and discovers that while we cannot define it or package it in a program, there are important qualities found among those who have it. While…

URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS FOR YWAM IN INDIA… please READ and PRAY! This is a request for prayer for YWAM missionaries and their churches in Orissa, India. The request came from Mable Hurst, an associate of HCJB Global. Please read and make this a matter of urgent prayer. Dear beloved sponsors and friends of Good News…

Reading the Bible is like looking at the above picture.It is actually a collection of individual panels, each one a picture of a person, place or thing. Some panels are light, some are dark, each one contributes to the picture as a whole. The problem is, what is it a picture of?  Up close, it does…

  Here is a timeline of the story of the Bible. It is a very basic, simplified outline, that divides the story into 5 chapters, with the middle chapter (about Jesus) being the very center. This diagram also makes it clear that the mission of God is to restore His creation.

Since I shared this video last Sunday (Oct 12, 2008), I’ve had several comments about it and requests for it. It is an amazing song that speaks of the welcome we will receive when the Lord welcomes us into eternity (see Luke 16:9). Paul speaks about the gratitude of people who have been blessed by our generosity (2 Corinthians 9:12-13)….

Periodically I think it is helpful to read this fascinating “story” (author unknown) about Satan’s strategy to keep us distracted and busy. His strategy is codenamed B.U.S.Y. — Being Under Satan’s Yoke. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels, he said, “We can’t keep the Christians from going to…

Help wanted! Feedback needed! — We want to set up an opportunity where non-Christians can gather to engage the message of Jesus. My own experience is with Alpha, and that has been good! I am looking for advice from anyone – and preferably from non-Christians who may happen upon this site (it happens!). What are the…

Just over a year ago, I wrote this “good news parable” to try to communicate why the message of Jesus is good news to me, and to everyone. I posted it then, and thought I would post it again… The kingdom of heaven is like… A man who left his wife for a younger mistress….

Several years ago I developed this picture of what it means to live life with Jesus at the center (click image to enlarge). At the center is Jesus and me, in a close, personal friendship. My life is in His hands, I am surrendered to Him. Outside of the center, my life is a revolving…