(Our family has just spent a week in Colorado Springs for my (Andrews) Masters program with Fuller Theological Seminary. It was a two week intensive that rocked my world, and so... I thought I'd share some thoughts I've had as a result, with you. I'll divide these thoughts into two sections, one for each week … Continue reading Reflections from a dying man…
When all is stripped away…
In the last few months, my wife and I have quit our jobs and sold nearly everything we have to come to America. We knew selling everything would be difficult, and saying goodbye to friends and family would be hard too. However, what we, or should I say "I", didn't realize would be so difficult … Continue reading When all is stripped away…
When seasons change…
What do you do when everything you know and knew, suddenly goes out the door, and your season changes? For over three and a half years now I have been responsible for the discipleship of hundreds of young adults, as the Young Adults Pastor at Discovery Church. It has been one of the most challenging … Continue reading When seasons change…
Lessons from Noah, The Wright Brothers, and Martin Luther…
Have you ever worked on something (a project, or an idea) that was so outrageous, so unlikely, that you didn’t want anyone to find out, just in case it didn’t work out? Are you in a season right now, where you are either doing what you think you should be doing, or contemplating doing it, … Continue reading Lessons from Noah, The Wright Brothers, and Martin Luther…
Christmas Chaos…
It's Christmas time... and you know what that means? It means it's time to forget about humanity. It's time to kick in your survival instincts, and start to look out for number one. Get your elbows ready to push another human being out of line in the shops. Get your reflexes tuned so that you … Continue reading Christmas Chaos…
I AM FREE- Day 9,10 and beyond…
Have you ever just needed to get away? Your brain is full, your heart is drained, and you just need to spend some time alone with God, to recharge and refocus. My last two days in the USA, before flying home, were spent doing just that. I’d met with many people, most days being out … Continue reading I AM FREE- Day 9,10 and beyond…
Born with no eyes, but seeing the love of God in action- Day 7 and 8
Have you ever met someone who's story inspires you? Have you ever talked to someone and thought- I can learn a lot from this person? My last two days have been full of such people. I met Patrick Henry and Patrick John Hughes. Patrick John has given his whole life to supporting and raising his … Continue reading Born with no eyes, but seeing the love of God in action- Day 7 and 8
Sabbath, Sin, and Salvation- Day 5 and 6
Day 5 back in the USA consisted of food, friendship and a sense of sadness mixed with excitement. Have you ever had a day where you go from high to low to high to low again? (Story of my life)... Day 5 was like that. It started with a lunch with an amazingly generous individual … Continue reading Sabbath, Sin, and Salvation- Day 5 and 6
All alone in a sea of people- Day 4
Have you ever seen someone standing or sitting in the middle of a crowd, who looks so alone? The person in the crowded coffee shop, sitting all alone, gazing at their cup, and looking like they wish it would gaze back at them. Wishing anyone, anything, would gaze back at them. So surrounded, yet so … Continue reading All alone in a sea of people- Day 4
Trading tears for fears and excitement- DAY 3
Before you begin, this blog makes more sense... If you read the one before... On day 2 I was ready to get on the next flight home.... However, just one sleep later, and my world is a different story. What was the difference that made the difference? I chose to spend time with God, and … Continue reading Trading tears for fears and excitement- DAY 3