I just read a column by Jon Foreman (of Switchfoot) called “This Is What Luck Smells Like“. Foreman talks about how being next to a guy who smells bad on a transAtlantic flight leads him to meditating on how thankful he should be that he can smell. And how we choose to see our lives, “Maybe [...]
Archive for the ‘heart’ Category
Lucky
Posted in culture, gospel, heart, quotes, world view on January 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Being Present
Posted in gospel, heart, Uncategorized, vocation/calling/work on October 16, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Last week I took Zach to visit Wheaton College in Chicago. Wheaton is a Christian liberal arts college. We called on Wednesday to try to set up meetings with a couple of faculty and staff on that Friday. We were amazed when they let us know that they were able to set up several meetings, [...]
No Arms, No Legs, No Worries
Posted in heart, vocation/calling/work, world view on September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is a video of a guy named Nick Vujicic. He has no arms or legs, but he does have an amazing heart. All kinds of speakers tell groups of young people that they are beautiful just as the way they are. Somehow it means alot more coming from him.
The Big Short
Posted in heart, quotes, sin, Uncategorized, world view on June 16, 2010 | 1 Comment »
“The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow- witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him.” [...]
your world- upside down
Posted in family worship, heart, Prayer on June 11, 2010 | 4 Comments »
steve, you were right. i watched this video of henri nowen and was profoundly challenged in where i find my identity as a Christian and the artificial ways i find my significance. this reminder from nowen on living as beloved children of God is worth the time as it will refreshingly re-orient your heart and perspective. [...]
Heart
Posted in Bible, heart, Jesus on May 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »
After a night full of bed-wetting kids and a screaming 21 month old, it’s helpful to think about Jesus’ words: “Do not let your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me” (John 14:1). Granted he wasn’t talking about me and my evening, but I think it’s always helpful to remember something from this verse: you [...]
