Live Intentionally

Share Only 17 days before Jennifer and I are supposed to board a plane for Kenya and we have run into 2 huge barriers in the last week.  Barriers so insurmountable on several occasions we thought we would have to cancel the trip. Thursday I got a call from my dad.  He and my mom [...]

Share Sunday I had the remarkable opportunity to be on the front lines where physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual battles are taking place.  Our worship services were on the topic of healing and at the end of each service our pastor invited people to come forward for prayer with the spiritual leaders of the church.  [...]

There IS something more important than winning. Really. There is something better than success. Know what it is? Chris’s post from Haiti last night reminded me of that.

The Same Café in Denver is unique in that there are no prices on the menu and no cash register. People pay whatever they can for the food. Those who can’t afford to pay with money can work if they choose. Have a look at the video.

Share So, you’re stopped at a traffic light and see a homeless guy with a cardboard sign asking for help.  At least you think he’s homeless, but you don’t really know.  If he’s really in need, you’d like to help.  But you’re also afraid if you give him money, he might go out and spend [...]

Some churches have gotten reputation for being more concerned about money than people. In contrast, NBC Nightly News did a report on this church that gives its entire offering away to people in need. Watch the video. What do you think?

Molly and Joseph Bail sell all they own and move to Kenya to start Springs of Hope children’s home for AIDS orphaned kids.

Share I can’t say I’ve ever been a Korn fan, but I am a big fan of stories about transformed lives.  Today I read an article about Brian “Head” Welch, former member of the controversial metal band.  Despite all the fame and fortunate that came with being a rock star, Brian hit rock-bottom.  He was addicted to drugs and [...]