For those of us who are parents I think you would agree that naming a child can be a very difficult process. I remember how difficult it was for Lauren and me to decide the names of our daughters. When it comes to naming a child there seems to be all these rules that nobody ever tells you about. Rules like: If you or your spouse ever dated someone with a certain name then that name is off limits. Or if your parents or your spouses parent had a name that they did not like or they thought w... Read Full Story
Do you ever dream of a day when you can drive to work and you are not forced to look at unchristian billboards and bumper stickers? When you can turn on the radio without hearing the electric guitar or some other horrible instrument of the devil? When you don't have to interact with bozos who have the audacity to disagree with you? Well, at Bubble Creek Canyon your dreams can come true!I hope you have a great weekend! :)
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Here are some of my favourite posts from this past week:1. A Picture of PrayerAuthor: JasonBlog: Live Free: A Blog by Jason Salamun2. Let Me Help You with ThatAuthor: jasonBlog: Connecting to Impact3. Giving Thanks in the MiddleAuthor: Benjamin DavisBlog: Ben Davis4. Fun Friday…Guest (Billy Coffee)Author: BridgetChumbleyBlog: Bridget Chumbley5. You Can’t Microwave ItAuthor: Pete WilsonBlog: WithoutWax.tvWhat were some of your favourite posts from this past week?
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I think most people who grew in the church are familiar with Bill Gaither's song "Family of God." Some may find it a bit corny now but I wholeheartedly agree with the message of the song. The truth of this song was demonstrated to me on Tuesday afternoon.Late Tuesday afternoon I started to feel VERY dizzy. So dizzy that I couldn't even keep my balance. I was at the church at the time and I called Lauren to come pick me up. With great effort I managed to get myself up the stairs so I coul... Read Full Story
Over the last 13.5 years of being a pastor I have felt the negative effects of stress many times. One of those times was very serious for me. It was 4 days before Christmas, Lauren was due to give birth to our second daughter any day and I was madly preparing for a wedding that was taking place the next day plus the two services that I was leading on Sunday. Needless to say, I was stressed! I hadn't felt well all week but then it escalated to having incredible pain in my chest and arm. ... Read Full Story
Someone sent me this powerful story this morning. It is a true story by Helice Bridges. Below is the story in its entirety. Click here to watch a video version of it:A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in high school by telling them the difference they each made.She called each student to the front of the class, one at a time. First she told each of them how they had made a difference to her and the class. Then she presented each of them with a blue ribbon imprinted ... Read Full Story
I love reading the gospels. This morning I read Matthew 27. This is account of Jesus trial and crucifixion. I can't even remember how many times I have read this chapter. I am sure it is in the hundreds of times (or more). Even though this is a familiar passage to me God allowed me to read it with fresh eyes again (as He always does. That's the incredible blessing of God's word - you can read it over and over again and still learn new truths!)As I was reading Matthew 27, verse 46 stuck... Read Full Story
Here are some of my favourite posts from this past week:1. Community (Blog Carnival) (35 awesome posts on "Community")Author: Bridget ChumbleyBlog: Bridget Chumbley2. Identity is the New GuiltAuthor: Paul Vander KlayBlog: Think Christian3. Finding Your VoiceAuthor: JasonBlog: Live Free: A Blog by Jason Salamun4. The Power of Talk: Spiritual VocabularyAuthor: Bonnie GrayBlog: Faith Barista 5. Why It's a Good DayAuthor: jasonBlog: Connecting to ImpactTake the time to check out these great... Read Full Story
I love that quote from Wayne Gretzky! It is so true! We miss so many opportunities by simply failing to try. The fact is that we will never know if something will succeed or not it we never step out and do it. I read this very challenging post from Perry Noble's blog today where Perry lists five reasons why we miss opportunities. Here it is in it's entirety:Last month while reading the book of Jeremiah God slammed me with Jeremiah 46:17… Pharaoh was a leader…he had potential…but for some... Read Full Story
