Life with Jesus

I’ve rediscovered my homeless buddies. By chance (okay, I don’t believe in chance but you know what I mean) I ran into Johnny B, the handicapped black man that rocks my face off, on the street one day. He told me where the men at the shelter were living (since the mens’ dorm at the … Continue reading

Life with Jesus

When did we stop being “fishers of men” and start being “ropers of men (like in the rodeo)? In considering this offer by Christ to the first disciples, I began to think about Christ’s “witnessing” style. He never did the same thing twice. He didn’t have a formula, and more importantly, He didn’t teach His … Continue reading

Life with Jesus

I have just finished sewing the most ill fitting skirt I have ever seen. I find it interesting that I probably have the same sense of accomplishment as if it would have fit perfectly. This paradox works for me. For now, I will stick to making pants into capris. Continue reading

Life with Jesus

For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick   Lord, I am overwelmed by your passion for the imperfect and the … Continue reading

Life with Jesus

Perhaps this is preaching to the choir, but I thought the article was poignant… July 30, 2006 Disowning Conservative Politics Is Costly for an Evangelical Pastor By LAURIE GOODSTEIN MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — Like most pastors who lead thriving evangelical megachurches, the Rev. Gregory A. Boyd was asked frequently to give his blessing — and the … Continue reading

Life with Jesus

Hello all. I’m sitting here on my butterfly chair on my porch waiting for it to rain and I feel the need for a heart to heart. I went on one of my philosophical run/walks so I have alot to say. I am at an awkward transition phase in my life. College itself is awkward … Continue reading