Category Archives: Topical

Yes, You Can Take Them With You…

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Joe

I ran across an old quote from Dr. Howard Thurman (1899 – April 10, 1981). You’ve probably seen it before. Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because … Continue reading →

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Mary or Martha?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Joe

You see this guy? This is me. Okay, not literally, but this image captures how I’ve been feeling for months. I’ve been working so hard at my tent-making trade that I feel like I’ve had little time for anything else. … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Live for the Red Zone?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Joe

I ran across this simple, but brilliant YouTube of Francis Chan. Such a basic illustration but it goes hand-in-hand with the Radical series. I have to admit, it made me question my outlook on my life right now. May He … Continue reading →

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For My Stepson On His Graduation Day

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Joe

Today, my 17 year old stepson graduates from high school. It’s an achievement. It’s been a long road for all of us. There were times when we wondered if we’d see this day arrive the way it has, but we … Continue reading →

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What the Gospel Demands

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Joe

[This is part of the Radical Series. Have you seen the other posts yet?] I’m a little behind in my reading of Radical. As a result, I thought I’d change up the series a little and let David Platt do … Continue reading →