We live in a culture that talks a lot about community. Politicians, civic and religious leaders, non-profits and businesses are always announcing programs and initiatives to build and protect community. It’s not always clear what we mean by the word community, but we appear to think that it’s important. Still, it often seems that the …
Dear friends, It’s getting to that point in the winter when it feels like spring will never come. Yet, there is real growth happening amid the cold and ice. The Friends of Jesus community is growing in depth and momentum as we find our way forward as a community rooted in the Spirit. It’s amazing …
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Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, …
As I’ve mentioned recently, I’m a big fan of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I find the movie’s ending particularly touching. Poor boy Charlie proves his good character and Wonka invites him to come and inherit the factory, inviting his whole family to join him there for the rest of their lives. After extending …
On the day that the Holy Spirit comes on the followers of Jesus for the first time, it causes quite a stir. The whole community begins to speak in different languages, allowing them to communicate to the thousands of pilgrims from around the world that have ventured to Jerusalem for the festival of Pentecost. This …
Like most folks, I often struggle with trying to balance the various tasks in my life. I keep busy with jobs, friends, family, ministry, home repair, hobbies, and an assortment of projects that come my way. Most of the time, I like living this way. It’s a real boost to feel like I’m getting a …
A couple years ago, a survey found that one in five Americans don’t identify with any religion. For Americans under thirty, the number was far higher – more like one third. This report is being cited constantly throughout the religious-nonprofit world. In many quarters, there seems to be a deep sense of shock at the …