The Fourth Commandment
Today Pastor Chris challenged us to take seriously the 4th Commandment- remembering the Sabbath. Scientists have recently concluded that healthy patterns of activity and rest lie at the heart of our capacity for full engagement, maximum performance and sustained health. Sounds like God knew exactly what we needed clear back in the book of Exodus! […]
Freedom 4 Granted
Every time time I drive to Jefferson City, our state capital, I get a little reflective. As I walk around the government buildings and pass the Capital Dome, I am reminded of the privilege we have living in America. Yesterday I went with a delegation from the college where I teach to appear before the […]
SURGE and Shaved Heads
SURGE, the student ministry at LifeQuest, was crazy last night! All week the kids had taken on the challenge of their fearless leader, Pastor JR, that if they broke a record of 50 kids both he and Dave Daut would shave their heads! Phone calls were made, friends were getting texts and facebook was full […]
Coincidence? I don’t think so!
I realize God works in great ways every day – but some of them just jump out at you. Like last Friday morning when I was driving down 58 Hwy like I do every single day…and yes, I was talking on the phone. As I was pulling up to an intersection, the light turned yellow […]
Just Go
One of my favorite things about teaching third graders was their enthusiasm. When I needed someone to help with anything all I had to do was ask and someone would frantically begin waving their hand, “I’ll do it! Pick me!” The type of job really didn’t matter, they were just eager and willing to help. During […]
