Tag Archives: purpose
Naked, Needy, and No Instructions
So this is the time of year where “pretend” rules the culture. We pretend we have money, so we spend a lot. We pretend we believe in something so we either go to church or Macy’s, whichever suits. I could … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, God Questions
Tagged Bible Study, children, christianity, church, community, faith, family, friendship, philosophy, purpose, teens, worship, youth
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Chasing Rainbows
Three-dimensional spectral color superimposed upon the near black canvas of a typical Oregon skyline served all the invitation I needed to cross the street and finally see the “bottom” or “beginning” of a rainbow. I had witnessed dozens of such … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Devotional, God Questions
Tagged belief, Devotional, faith, philosophy, purpose, pursuit, rainbow
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Uncomfortable Application…
For many at Main Street this is Day 3 in the 40 Days in the Word experience. Others are just beginning, some have yet to commence. I am so pleased the excitement is building and some of the response I … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional
Tagged Bible Study, busyness, church, Devotional, philippians, purpose, time
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40 Days in the Word
Today marks the first “official” day in Main Street’s 40 Days in the Word experience. Some have already started, others will begin later this week, but the family here is beginning 2012 spending time with God day by day by … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Devotional
Tagged belief, christianity, Devotional, good news, jesus, purpose
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Just Tell My Why!
When my children were little, we had a “Why? bucket.” It was really just a plastic cup I conscripted from the kitchen cupboard, but we made it work. The purposes for the Why bucket were many, but two were primary: … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Current Events, God Questions
Tagged belief, children, christianity, grace, judgment, purpose, wickedness
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Uganda Day 3
Today was an early day. I had a short and restless night’s sleep (no jet lag, just late to bed, a lot of noise and an unfamiliar place). I needed to be sharp for today’s activities so I did my … Continue reading
Posted in International Travel
Tagged church, community, goodness, grace, poverty, purpose, Uganda
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