It was a windy day when I was driving my grandson, Aiden, to school. We have some of the most interesting conversations. As Aiden looked at the strong winds, he asked me, “Grandpa, where does the wind come from?” I wondered how to answer this question. I was about to go into some scientific based … Continue reading Wind Breath Spirit

I’ve learned this the hard way. When my wheels are not aligned it gets expensive. I go through tires quicker and I get worse gas mileage. It’s also dangerous, as I have to compensate my steering against the pull of a misaligned wheel. The same is true with our lives. When they are not aligned … Continue reading Alignment

Awhile back I attended a worship conference with great anticipation. I always had great experiences with the Lord at these conferences, as I met connected with Him through new worship songs and being with 5,000 other whole hearted worshipers. However, at this conference I did not experience anything. Nada. Zilch. I expressed my disappointment to … Continue reading Hide N Seek

Prayer is a two-way communication between us and God. One of the wonderful privileges of prayer is that we can come to God “just as we are.” The blood of Christ gives us the privilege to enter the throne room of grace with confidence (Hebrews 4:16). However, it is important to also grow in our … Continue reading Growing in Prayer through the Psalms

Here’s a delightful story I received from Sybil and Benjamin, fellow Whole Life Worshipers. It describes the sense of anticipation, noticing and perception that followers of Jesus should have: A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag … Continue reading Seeing the Face of God

Yesterday, the Worship Team that played/sang this weekend gathered for a quick 25 minute “team time.” The tech team also joined us. About 12 of us altogether. Our worship leader (not me) began by saying, “Think about what God has been teaching you lately.” Then after a pause, she said, “I’d like you to share … Continue reading Whole Life Worship Community

At our Ash Wednesday service, I led a Men’s Choir (10 guys, singing 4 part harmony) to a beautiful arrangement of Rory Noland’s song, “Humbly I Come” (if you’re interested in getting this song you can get it on iTunes – it is amazing). The journey leading up to the service was humbling, especially for … Continue reading Humbly I Come

Ash Wed was a great day for me. It provided for me a conscious pivot point to put the things of the “world” behind me and to set my eyes on the Cross before me. Like the old chorus: “I have decided to follow Jesus. The world behind me, the cross before me; no turning … Continue reading The World Behind Me, the Cross Before Me

Today is Ash Wednesday. In many churches throughout the world (including, and interestingly enough, in my Baptist church – we’re definitely not your typical Baptists), the observance of this day means receiving an Ashen Cross on the forehead. The ash - which comes from last year’s Palm Sunday branches – is given to congregants as … Continue reading The Ashen Cross

I think one of the most misunderstood and most overused practice in the season of Lent is the whole notion of “what are you going to give up for Lent?” For those from a liturgical background, this practice can become an “obligation,” where they do it primarily because it is expected of them. No one … Continue reading Giving Up for Lent