Think back to your favorite movie scene. Would you remember it if it contained no music? I am envious of composers who, through their music, can add passion, suspense and excitement. They make the moment unforgettable. We try to do …
The Discipline of Humility
Humility is a funny thing to focus on for a Spiritual Discipline. In one sense, it’s pretty important because well, who wouldn’t agree that we are often selfish and need adjustment in this area? On the other hand by focusing …
Hospitality
“I was afraid that I would never see rain again”. When I read those words, I thought there is a man with a story to tell! Who in their right mind would ever say that? Especially when they live in …
Memorization
Memorization often has a rote reputation to it. It can often be synonymous with watching paint dry, water boil, or standing in too long of a line. It is often at the end of a list of priorities to get …
Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord
My heart is heavy; I feel overwhelmed and burdened. “Lord, I’m trying to be strong. Tough, thick skinned.” I wait silently in the comfort of a longtime friendship. A friendship where nothing needs to be said but much often is. …
Getting into God’s Word
Growing up, reading was not something I enjoyed doing. Even though reading and comprehension were strengths of mine, you would rarely find me with my nose in a book. I am not sure what it was about reading that was a …
Simplicity
This past Sunday we began a series covering 9 spiritual disciplines and Brent kicked us off focusing on the discipline of Simplicity. When we hear some of the things that Jesus says about it, it can be uncomfortable to say …