a hard look
The passage about poisonous snakes seemed pretty random, Tuesday, April 8. I didn’t expect it to stay with me, nor for it to become the message I have been given
Read MoreJesus’ Party-Throwing God
Do we think of God as the One who throws the best parties? Or Jesus as the host with the most, or the featured first on the guest list? Ron
Read MoreSpring Mothers
I spotted my first ducklings this morning, dipping and bobbing by the shore under the watchful eye of their mother. I’ve been thinking about the Spring Initiative mothers- both the
Read MoreCross and Dimes
This week’s blog is brought to us by Judson Chubbuck entitled: The 10% God-part and the Cross and the Dimes in the Dryer. A personal story towards practicing forgiveness and positive
Read MoreReflections from UN Trip
This week’s blog is brought to us by NCF adjunct pastor Jeff Trask. He shares his reflections from his recent trip to NYC to participate in a UN forum. Jeff shares his gratitude for
Read MoreA Helping Companion
This week, we look back to the final week of events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end. But, instead of fretting
Read MoreIn For the Long Run? #4
This week’s blog features part 4 of the In For The Long Run? series by Ron Simkins. Ron shares a cautionary tale of a leader that only believed for some
Read Moreall nations
In the Republic of Transkei, summers of 1991-1994, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in a Christian elementary school. It was a volatile time in South Africa, when American English instruction
Read MoreMuddied Faith
How would you complete the following sentence: Living in true obedience to God looks like… I’m curious how you finished that sentence. And how age, life experiences, and years following
Read MoreUnited Nations
What is your favorite art museum? We used to steal away to visit Judson and Sharon, leaving the kids with grandparents so we could soak up a few hours at the beautiful Milwaukee
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