Last week we discussed how Jesus gave great advice for how to have a healthy dating/marriage relationship because he taught how to be more loving and accepting of others. The specific lesson we focused on was: “You are a light,” (Mat 5:14) which followed the brighter you shine with love the better … [Read more...]
Dating Advice from Jesus
Most people don’t realize it, but Jesus gave some of the best dating advice you’ll ever hear. I’m sure some of you are thinking, “But in Jesus’ day they didn’t date.” You would be correct. Marriage in those days was less: (So-called classy man) “You stir up my hormones; want to go out?” … [Read more...]
Disneyland: Is it really the happiest place on Earth?
Disneyland is referred to as “The Happiest Place on Earth”; although it could be argued that it is tied for the happiest place on earth with Disney World with a close second to Euro Disney… Euro Disney is a step below because it’s half French. I’m not saying English people are happier... we are, … [Read more...]
Don’t fall for the easy life; there is a better way
A Short Story: Seeding Life In a New Way In a different time, in a different world was the realm of seeds. This was a very different place than what we are used to. For instance, in this land you weren’t raised by parents; you were raised as a colony by a select few elders specifically chosen … [Read more...]
You Have Value Whether You See It or Not
A short story: The Cheetah and the Lion Jamila the lioness was out walking with her cubs under the clear Sahara sky. Suddenly, a good distance away, there was an unusual loud bang. Jamila immediately went into protective mother mode; she gathered her cubs and brought them back to the safety of … [Read more...]
What I Learned About Dating From Garage Sales
I recently ran a community yard sale at my church with over fifty vendors, and because my mind is normally thinking about how to improve relationships, I ended up learning a few things about dating from this experience. I know this isn’t what people normally do: (Person 1) “I’m going garage sale … [Read more...]
Life is like a puzzle… not just a box of chocolates
Have you ever felt like your life wasn’t what it is supposed to be? That you’re missing something? I have... I do right now. My life isn’t able to keep up with my aspirations. If anything it feels more like I’m on a leash and I just keep wrapping myself more and more around a pole … [Read more...]
Who’s really the one with the disability?
Two years ago I took a small group of young people to Chicago on an urban mission trip where we worked with various organizations that help the less fortunate. I’ve led a good number of these trips through a group called Center for Student Missions (www.csm.org), but this time I encountered a new … [Read more...]