From Irresistible Faith: Becoming the Kind of Christian The World Can't Resist by Scott Sauls... One practical way we can hear the Father's voice more clearly is to practice what Scripture calls "speaking the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15) with each other. We must, as writer Ann Voskamp once said, "only speak words that make … Continue reading How to Change the World in 1 Simple Step
This week at Camp Blue Haven our music classes are being taught by Kevin Schaffer, who used to sing with the group Acappella. Kevin's most well-known song with that group is called "Walking That Line." Here's a sample... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op2PV-gtexE
This week at Camp Blue Haven we are studying the New Testament book of Ephesians. The apostle Paul's letter to the Christians in Ephesus and the surrounding towns is inspiring, challenging, and theologically rich. Here's an overview of this wonderful letter that you can watch in less than 10 minutes... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y71r-T98E2Q
This week I am on my annual "pilgrimage" to Camp Blue Haven in the beautiful mountains of New Mexico. I am honored to get to spend a week there every year teaching young people the good news about Jesus Christ. Words can never express how I feel about the place and people of Camp Blue … Continue reading Camp Blue Haven
This song comes from Zephaniah 3:17... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkRpk5cppqk
"You have promised to be with us in tribulation. Lord, my soul is troubled, and my body is weak, and my hope is in you, and my enemies are busy and mighty; now make good your holy promise. Now, O holy Jesus, now let your hand of grace be upon me; restrain my spiritual enemies, … Continue reading A Prayer When You’re Anxious
Since Memorial Day is a day of remembrance (particularly of sacrifices made for our benefit), the words of Psalm 103:1-5 seem appropriate as they remind us of all that our Lord provides us with through his grace and selflessness: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! … Continue reading A Memorial Day Psalm
