I have a daily calendar with passages from Bob Goff’s book Love Does . This was my reminder at work last week. As I strive to complete my work projects, ensure my family is ‘ok’, confirm the bills are paid, google why my car has the check engine light on and try to see past…
The rather evocative title employed here most likely brings to mind a gathering akin to Westboro Baptist Church. Their unbiblical and indefensible behavior has made them worthy of such a description. But it remains true in most of the American church world that from 11:00-12:00 on Sunday morning remains the most segregated hour of the…
One of my favorite quotes from C.S. Lewis (and there are so many) comes from his collection of essays, The Weight of Glory: “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a…
Albert Benjamin Simpson (Bert) was the founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, of which New Life Alliance is a part. Simpson, was Canadian, born on Prince Edward Island. He was raised just outside of Chatham, Ontario, the “last stop” on the Ohio branch of the famed Underground Railroad. Brave, God-fearing citizens helped fugitive slaves…
Like many I started 2017 doing a personal mental recap of 2016. The past year was another transition year for me. Full of changes and new experiences. Some were fun and happy, others were challenging and sleep depriving. I am grateful for all I learned. As I look back, I recall those moments that were…