One of those nights
This is my friend Ritah. I am the one next to her glowing like an angel (sorry for the bad picture!). Last evening my family and friends participated in a Multicultural Community Dinner at Normandale Community College. It was an evening of International dishes, dance, poetry, guitar playing, and singing. Ritah, one of InterVarsity presidents, had the honor of singing and representing her homeland of Uganda. But last night she represented more than Uganda when she sang. She represented her Lord and Savior...
Read MoreA Great Quote
“For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” – Paul to the church of Corinth in his first letter to them. I wonder how much of my life consists of meaningless words? I hope and pray this is not the case. I pray my life is a living evidence of the power of God. I pray when I say to God, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done” I really mean it. I pray I am not relying on the the gimmicks or programs of man to transform lives but rather the...
Read MoreMissing You
From Rob Stearns I wrote this the other day. I was really looking forward to being in church. I didn’t go. For reasons I do not want to discuss at the moment I didn’t make it to church. I felt like I missed out. Something from my day, or week, was gone…and I wanted it back. Then I talked to a friend of mine who kept going on about how great the music was that day. How the worship service really spoke to her heart. I was jealous…but had no one to blame but me. Then she said the...
Read More"Here's the steeple; open the door, and where are the young people"
An interesting article from today’s Star Tribune was recommended to me. The caption says “a survey finds that many youths draw a line between being spiritual and participating in an organized religion“. If you want to read more you can find the article HERE.
Read MoreWinona State University
Due to the website problems these pictures are a little late. But I guess the old saying “better late than never” applies here. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to speak at Winona State University at their InterVarsity Large Group Meeting. Jordan & Jessa Anderson met me there and played some of their original music. If you are thinking of doing a concert I highly suggest you contact them. My talk from that night is available at our itunes podcasts. ...
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