Staff Blog
Prayer for a North Dakota Friend
When it seems I can’t bear even one more grief, I will meet You with faith; help my unbelief. When I groan and lament through life’s sorrow, Restore me again with the hope of tomorrow. When I give You good desires, could my dream really die? Let me see afresh the tear in…
Words of Life
A number of years ago, a close friend challenged the way I speak to my wife. It was a pretty uncomfortable moment for me, because despite the trust I had in this person, I felt like some of the things that I said to my wife that weren’t necessarily pleasant for her to hear were…
Faith-Focused Education: Little Lambs Preschool’s Unique Approach
At Little Lambs Preschool in Irvine, we believe in the power of faith-focused education, a philosophy that nurtures young minds and hearts by intertwining academic excellence with spiritual growth. Here’s a closer look at what makes our approach unique and why it could be the perfect fit for your child. A Holistic Educational Experience At…
Suffering in Burma
(based on a true story) In the forested mountains of far off Burma, A group of doctors trek over terra firma. An eight-hour drive, bamboo rafts over rivers, Hours on a tractor, jungle hikes, to be givers. Backpacking supplies and medical equipment, Medicine, labs, still not enough shipment. One of the young doctors,…
Bridging
All too often you hear, “What’s in it for ME?” That question daily hums inside you and ME. Even in serving, “I hope someone noticed ME.” Even in giving, it can still be about ME. One of the lies begun in Eden’s garden, “Look out for yourself, look out for number one.” Now we’re curved…
SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND BASEBALL?
Am I Dr. Jekyll OR Mr. Hyde? Or am I Dr. Jekyll AND Mr. Hyde? Sometimes with God, it seems I’ve come quite far, Other times, farther to go than ever before. When I was only five and played t-ball, Baseball was easy! Just hit the sitting ball! But by ten can you hit…
The Sin of Entitlement
Giving to people is no easy chore. When they disagree, they are out the door. When self is supreme, people feel entitled, “Micro-aggressions!” Hurt feelings unbridled. Some express gratitude, oh so greatly. Others? “So, what have you done for me lately?” Picky, nit-picky and oh so prickly, Opinions of you can change oh so…
King, Priest, and Sacrifice.
In the Old Testament, the people were ruled by a King, and in order for the people to have atonement for their sin, they needed an animal sacrifice and a priest. At the cross, Jesus is revealed as all 3 of these things, king, priest and the sacrificial lamb. Pilate made a sign and posted…
The Initiating Love of God
Owen asked, “Why do they call Good Friday, ‘Good Friday’ if that’s when they killed Jesus?” That’s a great question. That’s not a 5-year-old question. He’s a genius! Let me tell you my favorite thing about Good Friday. My favorite thing about Good Friday is that God publicly, efficiently, and for all time outed me.…