Experiences not Stuff

As Christmas approaches and we are faced with the commercialism of the holiday, I encourage you to think of ways to give the people you love experiences rather than stuff.  I asked my daughter, Tabitha, to share her thoughts on her recent experience in Ecuador.  Here...

Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving!  I’m reflecting on last year’s Thanksgiving dinner of rice and beans. We ate that meal surrounded by over 200 Ecuadorian children who now have access to the love of Jesus because together we started a local church in their community....

A Wrecked Heart

I had the privilege of spending last week in Ecuador with my friend, Jason Raitz.  I wanted to share his recent blog post with you because I couldn’t say it better myself:   Ecuador has wrecked my heart… I just don’t words. I keep tearing up thinking about...

How is he going to pull it off this time?

I recently had the opportunity to speak with one of the leading communicators in our country, Albert Tate.  He shared invaluable insight into how he prepares for weekend teaching times.  This is a must see video...

What heaven looks like

One of the questions that I like to ask Jesus followers is:  “What is Jesus saying to you and what are you going to do about it?”  I love the way that Angel and Desiree answer —  with quiet, humble, complete obedience.  Check out this...