Trust. It is only a 5 letter word, yet it is somethng that I have such a hard time understanding and living out. Jesus Calling for April 24: REST IN THE STILLNESS of My Presence while I prepare you for this day. Let the radiance of My Glory shine upon you, as you wait on…
Describing what seems to be the indescribable… The gift of community. It is a beautiful thing. Many have asked us what changes we have felt or how we feel things are different here in Minnesota vs. Michigan. Explaining the differences we find are difficult because we are in such a different place in our life….
Another one of the seminars we sat in on at the youth ministry conference (also by Chap Clark), was on boundaries. Do you ever struggle with boundaries? I do! List your priorities. If you have to make two lists, make two. Make one list with what you WANT your priorities to be and the other…
Why do you do what you do? When we were at the youth ministry conference, one of the seminars we sat in on talked about what a “calling” is. Chap Clark who led the seminar, said that often times we see Matthew 28 as the Great Commission (rightfully so because that is what it is…
As you may have read in my previous post, Dan’s Uncle Dave had passed away this past weekend. We did not want to miss the visitation or funeral, so we decided to head home Saturday morning. Our trip home became a little more than what we expected, but right when we think we are getting…
Giving. Giving is such a rich tool that we can use to advance the kingdom of God. But why is it so hard? Giving can involve possessions, time, energy, and much more. But how often do we just give others our leftovers? This is where I am challenged. It is often AFTER I get everything…
