My wife and I each turned 50 this past year. That milestone birthday is just another day on the calendar, and it is a time for reflection on the past and hope for the future. In that sense, turning 50 was like a New Year’s Day. Each New Year’s Day, many people review the pastContinue reading “The importance of taking a new risk for the mission of Jesus – 2 Samuel 23:8–39, Part 5”
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The nostalgic power of food, and the importance of having a proper perspective of our ourselves – 2 Samuel 23:8–9, Part 3
There is a scene in the film Ratatouille that depicts the nostalgic power of food. In the film, a famous Parisian restaurant has been in a rut, lacking new creative dishes. Suddenly, a mysterious new chef appears with inspired recipes, leading the restaurant to become the talk around town. One day a famously harsh foodContinue reading “The nostalgic power of food, and the importance of having a proper perspective of our ourselves – 2 Samuel 23:8–9, Part 3”
Introducing ancient superheroes of the Bible – 2 Samuel 23:8–39, Preview
This week I’m celebrating the publication of my book. While there is no doubt that the process of writing is often a solo endeavor, the reality is that a book cannot come to fruition without a lot of people supporting, encouraging and advising the writer. That team approach is certainly true of my book, whichContinue reading “Introducing ancient superheroes of the Bible – 2 Samuel 23:8–39, Preview”
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