Category Archives: gospel

I Believe in the Relator God

Ancient Creed, Living Faith Blog Series Part 1 I invite you to take time to read the scriptures today. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) The Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32) Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me myContinue reading “I Believe in the Relator God”

Unheard Voices 

I am not one to engage in political or any form of attack or criticism via social media because I see too much negativity and very little building up of those who did incredibly horrible, insensitive, and just plain wrong things. It hurts when people get hurt, especially people I know because of what itContinue reading “Unheard Voices “

Sabbath Retreat

I came back from a week in the mountains with some great friends as well as some new men I haven’t met before. This was an incredible week to take time away and rest in the Lord, intentionally. Sabbath rest is extremely important and it is a discipline that is overlooked. One of the booksContinue reading “Sabbath Retreat”

After Hours

OFFICE HOURS Ministry in the Marketplace Part 6 What are your plans after you reach retirement age? Are we only working now so we can play and relax after we retire? I have come to the understanding that we have misguided ourselves when it comes to retirement. Retirement is not simply quitting work and spendingContinue reading “After Hours”

Strong Hours

OFFICE HOURS Ministry in the Marketplace Part 5 If you are doing well at your job, or rather want to do well, there are trainings and seminars an employee should go to. These often talk about the “weak” areas that should be developed in order to perform better. Think back to a seminar or trainingContinue reading “Strong Hours”

Off Hours

OFFICE HOURS Ministry in the Marketplace Part 4 We have been focusing on our lives during the working hours. This week, we have the chance to look at what it should look like when we are off work. I am one of those people who loves my vocation. After all, I get to speak aboutContinue reading “Off Hours”

Investing Hours

OFFICE HOURS Ministry in the Marketplace Part 3 This week, we are focusing on how we spend our time at work. Since this is where we end up spending most of our time during the week, how do we relate to those around us? Yes, our families are the most important relationships; but the amountContinue reading “Investing Hours”

Good Hours

OFFICE HOURS Ministry in the Marketplace Part 2 Last week, we focused on work being God given and how we have the opportunities to join Him in the restoration and redemption of the world. How has your week been different? Have you felt a greater sense of purpose for the work you do? Our passageContinue reading “Good Hours”

More Than Words

Have you ever been told, “just pray about it?” I have told people this for years, especially when there is something of importance going on whether it be with vocation, relationships, new projects, etc. Prayer is one of the things that we know is important; but a great deal of us don’t really put tooContinue reading “More Than Words”

Sin & Redemption 

Sin. Sin is a condition that many people do not take serious enough. Humankind has had to live with and experience the effects of sin throughout human history. In the creation story of Genesis 1 and Genesis 2, we can see that God created the world, and it was good. There was an intimacy betweenContinue reading “Sin & Redemption “