“Learn too to contemplate the beauty and holiness of the city where God resides and wherever he has placed you. There, at the heart of the city, raise your arms in praise and intercession.” The Jerusalem Community Rule of Life Gutteral, primal melodies, resonant tones
Good friend and fellow Vineyard leader Frank Emmanuel sent me these striking thoughts on the vital place of the Eucharist (communion) in Christian worship. He explores many ideas I’ve been exploring also, but in a clear and insightful way. We apply these principles in our
We’re praying for our friends in the Southern United States. What devastation in New Orleans and beyond. This will keep you updated. CNN.com I also encourage you to watch for something. In the midst of disaster and suffering, the dark sides of humanity will come
Poor Dorothy. There she is, standing in pain, with her hopes dashed. Toto is yapping at this unfortunate turn of events. She now sees that that the mysterious, wish-fulfilling, sacred Wizard is just a little man guiding a big machine. She is seeing the underbelly
All my life I’ve struggled with swimming. I’ve almost drowned twice, and I would add one more time simply due to the terror that swept through me that I might go under. I typically chalked up my lack of water-favor and water-fervor to my lack
