Remind Someone of Love and Grace

This week a close friend asked me, “How do you truly live as a son of God? Why is that so hard for me?”  He asked it like I had completely figured that out.  I have not. Not even close. But, what a great question. Not much in our culture teaches or encourages us “to live as a son or…

Learning to Be Known

Who really knows you?  Who knows the things about you that you hope others never find out? Who has permission to ask you anything and you give them an honest answer? Who has the freedom to challenge your life?  Who knows what truly makes you come alive?  Who knows your dreams and is willing to help you achieve…

Friendships that Change Lives

A couple of weeks ago my family and I took a road trip to Chicago to see some friends that we have known for over 20 years.   We love Chicago and our friends there. They are life giving. Our friends lead what could be called a house church.  They simply say they are making disciples of Jesus…