There have been a number of terrible tragedies in the US. The latest one happened in our backyard, South Albuquerque. My heart mourns, it aches. I mourn with my brothers and sisters at Calvary Abq who lost a pastor and a great family. I can’t understand why these things happen. I don’t understand evil. I…
Joni & Friends Family Retreat – Youth STM interviews
This summer we went to Joni & Friends Family Retreat at Mission Springs. It was a great time. Almost 20 of us loaded up and headed to Santa Cruz to be STM’s (short-term missionaries) It was an incredible time. The audio is from our after-trip interviews with a number of the students. You will hear…
How Circles will help eliminate poverty New Mexico
I’ve recently gotten involved with an organization called Circles. The guy in charge, Scott C. Miller, is a great guy who is involved in high-impact strategies to help people get out of poverty. Scott has been involved with social programs for a long time. He is convinced most social programs do not accomplish what…
Don’t Be a Baby Matthew 11:1-6
Even John the Baptist questioned Jesus’ plan as the Messiah. After he had heard the voice of God and seen the Spirit come on Jesus like a dove (whatever that means) he still questioned the plan when it didn’t fit his expectations. Sometimes we throw a fit when we don’t get our way. We act…
The Call to Care
Matthew 9:35-38 is a short but powerful passage. It summarizes the first 9 chapters of Matthew and gives a sneak peak into how Jesus’ ministry would continue even past his death and resurrection. Our mission as believers is also contained in this passage. We are continue Jesus’ work of preaching the good news of the…
Review of Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado
4 out of 5 stars You are given one life to live. It is absolutely unique to you. How can you live it in such a way that the world will be better because of it? This is the question Max Lucado sets out to answer in his book “Outlive Your Life.” Lucado, in his…