I feel alive exploring new trails and scaling challenging terrain. I’m the guy who sees a trail map and starts plotting how I can complete every trail.
Continue ReadingOf all the angles and characters we usually consider around the story of Christmas, John the Baptist and his father, Zechariah, are not high on that list.
Continue ReadingWhen the people of Israel re-entered the land after the exile, God had expectations, and so did they. Both sides were disappointed.
Continue ReadingRecently, I met with a good friend at a coffee shop. I noticed he would grimace at times, so I asked if he was in pain.
Continue ReadingMy family and I anxiously watched the second match of the Seattle Sounders playoff game versus Houston. The match was during worship, so we recorded it.
Continue ReadingMost of us have fairly positive view of shepherds. That was not the case in the time of Jesus. Shepherds tended to have a bad reputation.
Continue ReadingFor a number of decades, the NAB was involved with Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria, in connection with our international missionary work.
Continue ReadingAn article from a youth pastor on planning for The Gathering; registration for Multipliers Summit, Bonfire, and more; and end-of-year giving.
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