This summer, Jim will conclude our Undivided sermon series preaching from 2 Samuel and the Psalms. As a family, we decided to read through the Psalms
One does not surrender a life in an instant. That which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime. -Elisabeth Elliott, Through Gates of
par·a·dox [par-uh-doks] noun 1. a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. –from dictionary.com The Christian life
Chad Harms is the senior pastor of Creekside Bible Church in Oregon. We became friends after he contacted me about my book The Gift of Church. Since then,
I love books. As a child, my secret goal was to read every book in the youth and children’s section of the local library. I’m
On Sunday (Nov. 25) we revisited the issue of insecurity and arrogance during the sermon. I said because insecurity and arrogance come from a reliance on self,
Did you know that November is National Adoption Month in the U.S.? It is also when we recognize Orphan Sunday, a Christian effort to promote and assist
What images does the word “home” create in your mind? The dictionary definition of “the place where someone lives permanently” doesn’t capture the feeling of
“That they may all be one” is my favorite work of contemporary religious art. It hangs above the entryway to the dining hall at Wolfson
Well, this is what my wipe-off board I use for scripture memory has looked like for one month — Other than a little water that
Following is the tribute Jim gave about his dad, George Edward Samra, at his memorial service on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012.
Real conversation in our home this week: Kid: Mom, I think we should pray about God giving us a [toy]. Mom: That’s a great idea.
Our guest preacher yesterday, Joel Lawrence, did his PhD on Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who was killed by the Nazis in a concentration camp just
Our trip to England was great and Jim got a lot done. If you have any doubts, see his post from Sunday. But, it was much
One of the absolute best things about traveling is making new acquaintances. In Cambridge, we had the most delightful tea with Sir Fred and Lady Elizabeth
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