We do communion because Jesus said so, and it's meaningful even though we don't know everything it represents. But what if we understood more? What bread did Jesus break? What did it mean? I heard something as a kid about how kids participate in the Jewish Passover and it changed things for me, deepened them …
Jesus as Poetry
We've heard it, read it, know it. But when I put Jesus' words into poetic form, His artistry makes the words feel alive to me. I just keep looking at it. All the parallels jump out at me. The word "abides" sits in the center, surrounded by Jesus and us. I could go on, but …
Foreshadowing in the Bible Video
2 Verses to Peace with God
I used to not like Paul's letters. Then I started to put his super long sentences into pictures like these, and to break his lines as though they were poetry. Not only did it become easier to memorize, but now I can meditate on a few words at a time. "...and raised to life..." "since …
God’s Call, Strive to Enter, The Impossible Claim, Faith in Jesus
In less than 1 hour, here are 4 Bible-based videos relating:
God's Call for humanity to return to Him;
some of Jesus' teaching on judgment;
15 prophecies (written hundreds/thousands of years before) about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and how they were fulfilled;
and Jesus is God's Son and God's free gift to us.
The Impossible Claim: 15 Prophecies about Jesus
Here are 15 prophecies written about Jesus. They were written hundreds--some thousands--of years before He came the first time.
When God Says No and then Makes Wine
"Anyone thirsty?"
Beyond the Mountain
We start a video series on prayer.
Lasting Impact
These three songs, also from my childhood, have had a lasting impact on me as well.
The Shape of My Heart
A few weeks back I started putting together some medleys of songs that I either heard as a child or played during youth group. These songs I must have learned during chapel in elementary school. I think the theology of the lyrics helped to shape my heart.
COVID-19, Spring Break, Days 5, 6 & 7
Sometime after lunch I realized that God was talking on Thursday... They were only letting so many people in the store at a time... The hymn melodies rang back in echo off the mountains...
COVID-19, Spring Break Day 4
I've decided to not grow a beard... I was laughing so hard, I almost cried.... Blood gushed from my youngest daughter's forehead like a fountain...
Is that Jesus?
My son saw me loading this sketch and asked, "Is that Jesus?" A Jack and Lars Update I haven't seen Jack since some time in October. I was in Tim Horton's, frustrated that I needed to get a job and couldn't just make it happen, angry that any job would take away time from me …
Faces of Jesus: Lars & Christmas
Faces of Jesus: Lars & Christmas Today Lars has survived our first serious frost. I asked him today how he spent the night. "Right here." Under the awning of the building where one can go inside and choose carpet and flooring. I handed him my typical Nature Valley granola bars and a five dollar bill, …
Winter’s First Blast: Homeless Survive?
Jesus, I want to look at this guy and see You, but that's hard anymore. You, at least occasionally, I can understand.
Street Drugs and Jesus
Faces of Jesus: Jack and ... Jack doesn’t see me coming so he’s off guard at first, wondering if I’ve noticed that he has signaled this other guy to put some stuff away. The way Jack talks, the way his mind seems so clear, his thoughts so logical, plus the I’m-above-them attitude he has about …
and the Mariachi said, “Is Jesus staying in this hospital…?”
Faces of Jesus: Mikey I wake up early Saturday morning and it feels like God is saying, Take your guitar, go to the hospital and play ‘Because He Lives.’ I pick up my hymnal and flip open to page 213. ‘Because He Lives’? God, I don’t even like this song. Growing up, we always sang …
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Jesus Wears Johnny Cash Black: “I was naked and…”
Faces of Jesus: Lars I’ve learned. The next time I see Lars I don’t hand him anything. I say, “Hi,” and sit on the sidewalk next to him for a long and intentionally silent conversation, keeping five bucks hidden under my hand on the curb. It’s almost nice. I mean, twenty-five minutes of being still, …
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Faces of Jesus: Lying
Spring 2016 I've just spent $100 on books. Books about missionaries. And I'm sitting in my car outside the Christian bookstore, trying to read this particular book about a guy from Pakistan who takes a stand for Christ and gets stabbed for it, trying to distance myself as I feel the Holy Spirit stirring around …
T-shirt Conversation #1: Ready, Set, No Go, Go, No Thanks, Please
You know, you get ready to witness, and God won't waste any time. I just made these shirts! Today's a bit rushed. Last day of school. A billion things to do. Award ceremony to attend. Bills to pay. Blah, blah, blah. Jeans on, I pause to consider my shirt for the day. Something says, Go …
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God Is Not Superman: Street Preaching (notebook)
God is not Superman! Superman, although fast, cannot be everywhere at once. God is everywhere, all the time. Superman, though strong, has weaknesses. God is all powerful and therefore has no weakness. Superman loves one human more than all the others. God is no respecter of persons. He loves us all equally. The Bible says …
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We Need a Book that Doesn’t Teach Christians to Fear Muslims!
Pentecostal Dave Delgado discusses his missionary story and street preaching with Mennonite Church Leaders Betty and Marg Betty: First let me say thank you for sharing your story with us. Marg: Yes, thank you. I’m still amazed that you took your children to such a hostile country. Dave: Well… when God says, “Go,” you don’t …
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