A Mending Shift

a bird sings, not because if has an answer to give, but because it has a song to sing … this is my song

Ruwach

| March 3, 2009

Share Some things are lost in translation; either through the choice of the translators or by the limits of our English language. The word Ruwach is a perfect example. Ruwach (pronounced roo’-akh) is the ancient Hebrew (Old Testament) word for the Holy Spirit (as well as wind, breath). In fact, ruwach is the only word [...]

Making the Invisible Visible—Bringing God’s Vision to Earth

| December 29, 2008

Share “I had to perform my duty according to my vision.” Black Elk, a Lakota medicine man. As I read about the Native American culture and religion the more I find myself blessed by them (I am currently reading, The Sixth Grandfather – Black Elk’s Teachings). It is one thing to only read about history [...]

What if There Were Only Seven?

| December 3, 2008

Share What if there was only seven people that went to gathered as the church? Would that be enough? Would Jesus still show up? Would Jesus still care? Would grace still appear? Would deep worship take place? Would an awe settle in? Would lives be changed? Would transformation happen? Would healing be present in hearts? [...]

Pregnancy and God With Us

| June 9, 2008

Share My wife, Jennifer, is 8 ½ months pregnant with our third child. Her due date is July 4th (Independence Day in more than one regard). She is about to burst and is dying to hold our child (which by the way, is another girl). Not too long ago we were lying in bed and [...]