America was founded with a primary motivation for the freedom to worship without government regulations. (Unlike some, I am not convinced that America was intended to be a “Christian nation” or founded on “Judeo-Christian principles,” though Christian influence was certainly part of [ . . . ]
Add to the Billion minutes of Bible reading this month
YouVersion.com and its whole tribe of mobile apps is arguably currently the most widely-available digital Bible in existence on the planet. For this month of January, they’re rallying a campaign with a goal of 1 BILLION MINUTES of Bible reading. At the [ . . . ]
new perspectives about Bible reading
What it all comes down to, is choosing to remember and choosing to do it. Bible reading. Just do it. And it’s a choice and decision every time. The choices we make determine the people we become. As this new year of [ . . . ]
an ode to Mike Erre the preacher
Mike Erre is the Teaching Pastor at ROCKHARBOR. I’m actually not writing an ode, couldn’t do poetry if I got schooled, or, I’d get schooled for trying. Mike Erre is about to start a new season as he transitions out of that [ . . . ]
win Bible Navigator on XBOX
It’s the weekend and that means fun, especially for those of you who have an Xbox for indoor use and don’t have the balmy Southern California weather to go outdoors. (confession: I don’t have an Xbox, though I do have a Wii [ . . . ]
Win a free copy of the Poverty and Justice Bible
A brand new Bible was recently released: The Poverty and Justice Bible. Published by the American Bible Society in collaboration with World Vision, the Poverty and Justice Bible gives more insights into what the Bible has to say about today’s toughest topics: [ . . . ]
why sex is for marriage
Once in a while, I get a question via the contact page, and some of them are worth answering in the open for the benefit of all. Here’s one about why God made sex for marriage. Question: I need some help. I [ . . . ]
embracing your DNA
I gave a brief devotional this past Wednesday before a group of church leaders at the Multi-Site Churches Leadership Community. I read from Jeremiah 1:1-13, and the talk revolved around 2 questions: My childhood dream was to be a stand-up comedian. But [ . . . ]
share your story now to win FlipCam
ShareYourStoryNow.org is hosting this Flips Ahoy contest for a free FlipCam! Enter the contest this month by sharing your story of how the Bible has changed your life — using your phone, webcam, or email. The rules of the Flips Ahoy contest [ . . . ]
