The Hard Stuff
For a long time I've believed that the truly hard things in Life were the "big" things. You know, taking that missions trip, making that financial pledge, praying like crazy every day. Something really adventurous might be starting a ministry or learning a new...
A Sense of Duty
I was listening to a sermon my friend posted to his blog the other day. The preacher mentioned the firefighters and rescue workers who risked their lives running into the Twin Towers during the 9/11 attacks. I'm sure some of them knew they were going to die in...
We’re just not ready to…
Recently I had the great pleasure of visiting friends in Ireland. They are pastors of small churches and the incredible resolve they posses to spend their lives being a light in a very post-Christian environment is nothing short of inspiring. They are aware that the...
2009 Ireland Missions Trip Day 8
Today was our last full day in Ireland. We spent time with Paul Houghton, father of Rachael, who is seriously considering the Furnace Midwest internship. We would love for her to join us as we run hard after God and learn to take others with us. She's a great young...
2009 Ireland Missions Trip Day 7
Today was a great day of ministry! We had church with Emmanuel Community Church of Dundalk. What a special worshiping church! I had the honor of giving the message this morning, and then the interns and I prayed for members of the congregation. Afterward we had a...
