How does Christ save us?

April 14, 2010 | 4 comments

Christ, to me, is the presence of and power of God at work in our lives. Christ is more than a person. Christ is a power, a divine influence that is ever-operative. To be saved by Christ is to experience

The impact of impressions

April 13, 2010 | 1 comment

I like the below quote. I can think back over the decades to teachers, speakers, and lecturers that made substantial impressions on me. I can’t often remember specifically what they said, but I remember how they made me feel.   People

Inspiration among the homeless

April 12, 2010 | 4 comments

Last Friday night, I had an opportunity to tour Tent City 4, presently located in Issaquah, WA. Tent City 4 is a community of homeless people living in portable tents. The community takes up temporary residence for four months at

God is your true friend

April 9, 2010 | 7 comments

As I watch my teenagers grow up I notice they go through many different friendships over the years. Some friends come and go rapidly. Others remain faithful for several years. I’ve seen the same type of cycle play out in