The Good and Ugly of Christmas

Ah Christmas time, Reminds us to go to church. That’s good… and ugly. Good = We all need to be reminded that we all really need a relationship with God, that we all really need deep communion with people, that we all need realignment with priorities, and that we all …

Pausing for One Moment

I must pause. Life has been running. My breath is flying… I must catch it. The last few weeks have been incredibly rich… full of all the dramatic ups and downs that life has to offer. Tragedies, victories, eateries, friendlies, and vicious poison-ivy-s. I cannot complain about being bored… for …

Study Guide – Psalm 78:1-3

1 O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, 2     for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past— 3     stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. NLT   This psalm …

Some Grow Down Tweets

Here’s a quick collection of some Grow Down tweets from recent weeks:   “Grow Down” by Ken Castor is a MUST read!! #growdown #rootedinchrist pic.twitter.com/unzkAy4sV3 — David J. Schilling (@DJschills) May 1, 2014 For a generation of self-absorbed adults, the call to a Jesus centered life means there is no …

Study Guide – Psalm 63:6-11

6 I lie awake thinking of you,    meditating on you through the night.7 Because you are my helper,    I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.8 I cling to you;    your strong right hand holds me securely. 9 But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin.    They will go down into the depths of …