Sometimes I need to get smacked by a plank. Remember when Jesus talked about how we must take the plank/log/beam out of our own eye before we point out the speck in our friend’s eye? In Matthew chapter 7:1-5, He
5 Ways to Grow as Disciples of Jesus
Joys in Ministry
There are particular joys to particular ministries. Worship teams get to sing and lift their hearts and voices to Jesus over and over again. If you work with teens you enjoy their energy and the growth as they move into adulthood and owning
Life is Better part 2
Okay, this is the part where we get out of the canoe. No, I don’t mean when I tip and fall in the water, which happens sometimes or often. It’s thinking about the statement, “life is better…” In the previous
Life is Better…pt. 1
“Life is better in a canoe” Wow. Yeah, I can see that. I read that statement on a sign as I drove past a canoe rental on the Grand River. Makes sense eh? They want to rent you a canoe
Fun and Food and Just Fun!
Being a part of the extended family of Diaspora is fun. I don’t mean that to sound frivolous or silly but it’s true. We have a lot of fun. And food, a lot of food. Part of being the Church
5 More Ways to Make Disciples: Other Stuff
Okay, we talked in the first post about how the #1 thing in making disciples who make disciples in whatever ministry you’re in is their deep and growing relationship with God. But what about the other stuff? 5 Ways to Grow
Disciplemaking is Succession Planning
[okay, I don’t really like the suits visual for disciplemaking, too formal and very male but the nurturing/watering motif is right on — this applies to men, women, children, youth, anyone!!] What do you look for in a co-worker
Play by Play #4
Hmmm, it seems like my play by play comments always tie into my failings. Well, I guess that’s okay. The whole idea is a behind the scenes with this blog. Over the last two weeks, our fam has been away to
I See That!
Do we take time to notice things around us? People, animals, creeks, trees, clouds, thunderstorms. Okay, I might say thunderstorms are easy to notice and that of course I notice them. BECAUSE I run to the car, close windows or
Know Who You Are
In 1993 FBI agents conducted a raid of a psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agent in charge called a nearby pizza parlour to order a quick