One thing I appreciate is a sensible preacher. I value their down-to-earth approach that presents biblical truths in a relate-able and true-to-life way. Dr. Fel did that this past Sunday as he launched his new series: Be the One. Be the One offers the invitation to make a difference—make an impact—make a change in someone’s…
Just finished watching Game 3 of the NBA Finals last night between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it sparked some thoughts for this week’s reflection. Anyone who is even the slightest sports fan has to admit one thing: When you watch sports, you can easily come to identify with the team…
I’m sitting inside Gusto Coffee Shop in Lee’s Summit, MO on a comfortable 70 degree Monday morning. Across from me is my friend and pastor, Dr. Fel Bagunu – sipping a Raspberry Orange Italian Soda and sharing with me his thoughts on the message he had shared the day before with our friends at Gracepointe…
Been thinking a lot lately about the rhythm of our lives, and how it affects us. I used to want to move so fast. Now, I look forward to the chance to slow down. What I’m realizing is that we as humans, especially in America, are conditioned for busyness–yet we actually crave rest. To put…
So this week I celebrate my 32nd birthday, and less than one month from now, I will celebrate my second child, Holland’s, first birthday. This last year of going from one to two children has taught me one thing: I need God. If we choose to receive God’s gift of Jesus–and then follow Him, we’re…
One of my favorite songwriters, Jason Upton, once said to his audience with a chuckle, “For some reason right after you have children, you cry out a lot more for grace.” This couldn’t be truer for me. I told someone just the other night that in the immortal words of Tom Hanks’ character Ray Peterson…
Though we haven’t mastered it yet, my wife and I are trying to pray together more often. The other day when we had finished, we just sat for a bit discussing where we were in life -and particularly, where we’d be if we didn’t have children. At first, we began dwelling on the realization that…
Some weeks back, I heard someone say, “It’s possible to experience God’s provision, without knowing His rest.” This became a reality for me over the past few weeks. As many of you know, my wife and I recently had a little girl, our second child, Holland. Post-pregnancy can be a tough time, physically trying for…
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