Two days ago, my wife left for Haiti to help with The Salvation Army’s relief work there, from the earthquake that hit on January 12th. It has been a long road in the process of getting her there since January, but the doors were opened and she arrived in Haiti, Read more…
“Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain with me a willing spirit.” Psalm 51:12 I am not sure how you react when there is a new challenge in front of you, but I LOVE the beginning of things. For me it’s an exciting and thrilling moment. For Read more…
In Crazy Love, Francis Chan makes a simple statement that has been rolling around in my head for over a week. Have a watch and let me know your thoughts. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti7x9X3zI-k]
After visiting with my siblings over the holidays we discussed revitalizing this blog. We’ll be challenging one another to share our journeys with a renewed obsession. In an effort to support our project, I’ll also be sharing excerpts from my fathers book. I’ve been holding on to one of the Read more…
I was listening to Rob Bell of Mars Hill on my way to work the other day. I have a forty minute commute so it’s a good time to squeeze in a sermon. Bell is starting a series on Paul and Philippians and he focused on how Paul uses the Read more…
Colossians 3:12-14 (NLT) Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must Read more…
I attend a men’s fellowship group and we are currently working through a series called Man in the Mirror. The discussion this past week was on Stewardship. The conversation in my small group revolved around the idea that God wants all of us, everything we have to offer. Our time, Read more…
My dad considered himself a holiness preacher and by default I heard a lot about this ‘holiness’ experience by the time I was in high school. I remember going to prayer meetings with my dad and old Methodist minister named Forest Sloan, and vividly remember that every time this man Read more…
For a long time, I was operating under the assumption that if I prayed to God to reveal His wisdom of Holiness, I would have a “revelation” a be on the right path. I recently realized that I was missing a key element in my journey: a strong foundation. I’ve Read more…
I’ve established this blog to document my exploration of holiness. My father was walking a path of holiness before his death ten years ago. He left behind notes to me in a Bible as well as a published work, Exploring Holiness, which I have adopted as the title and focus Read more…