The Temple Mount where Solomon built the 1st temple, Ezra built the 2nd, and Kind Herod built the 3rd before it was destroyed by Rome in A.D. 70. Sitting on top of the mount is currently a Muslim place of worship called the Dome of the Rock. The Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed before being sold into the hands of the enemy. The Broad … Continue reading My Pilgrimage – Update
What an amazing experience this has been. Let me share what I mean… The Sermon on the Mount In Matthew 5-7 we read that Jesus went up into a mountain and taught the disciples. Perhaps its because I’m from the Western United States that I have such high standards for the usage of the word mountain. Nevertheless, the gospels often speak of Jesus retreating into … Continue reading My Pilgrimage – Day 2
To say that Caesarea was a city built for a king would not be simple hyperbole. Herod the Great had plenty of money and wanted to spend it. He spent it on building projects. He built a palace in Jerusalem, a magnificent winter palace in Massada, and his own Israeli capitol city. He called it Caesarea to honor the Roman Caesar and to make it … Continue reading Caesarea – Sparking the Gentile Revival
I’ve never reviewed a movie on my blog before. This fact seems a bit odd since my blog has developed into a hodgepodge of theology, practical ministry, marriage & parenting, humor, book reviews and random other topics of unrelated origin. Combine my unfocused posting with my love of movies and it’s a bit surprising that I’ve never reviewed a single movie over the last 18 … Continue reading Movie Review – Light in the Darkness
There is nothing more satisfying to a control-freak like me than being able to put a check mark in a little box. It’s weird. It’s obsessive. But it is also effective. In my previous post I talked about setting S.M.A.R.T. goals for the new year. In this post I’d like to share the greatest tool of the organized, goal-oriented leader, the to-do list. 1. Find … Continue reading Check that Box
Some will lead a little life. And that’s fine, I guess. Some will have a little fun, buy a little home, work a little job and enjoy little hobbies. I know this can sound a little arrogant and even a bit judgmental, but instead of pulling back I think I’ll take this thought a little farther. Some people are simply wasting away their lives. A … Continue reading Are you okay with mediocrity?
Here is my list of the best books I read this past year. This is the 2nd part of a list I began a few days ago (The complete list is in alphabetical order.) Read Part 1 of this post: The Best Books I Read in 2013 – Part 1 The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni My friend Sam Brock from Ironwood recommended this book to … Continue reading The Best Books I Read in 2013 – Part 2
Here is my list of the best books I read this past year. In this post I will be sharing 5 books and in part 2 I will be sharing 5 more. (The complete list is in alphabetical order.) Deep & Wide by Andy Stanley The main premise of this book is creating churches that unchurched people love to attend. I found the book challenging … Continue reading The Best Books I Read in 2013 – Part 1
