I ask God to search me and know my heart
test me and know my entire heart and mind.
I ask him to give me a list of things
he finds defective in me.
It is a bit scary that I might be cut from the same Pharisaical cloth.
Read MoreIt is a scary prayer, and I dare you to begin praying it.
Read MoreI can remember moments when my entire soul felt alone and empty, tapped out.
Read MoreThe call of Jesus to "repent and believe" begins to be more tangible and understood when I see the difference in a true and total change of heart and mind.
Read MoreWhen Jesus came to earth his people had for the most part completely missed him. The reality for our day is Jesus is still around, but I have to wonder when was the last time I saw Him?
Read MoreI imagine a busload of tourists driving through a beautiful national forest. The forest is rich and beautiful.
Read MoreI loved the idea of the top 5 songs that have impacted me. So here are the 5 I thought about.
Read MoreThis is a book that comes out today not only from my pastor, @thebanning , but it really does come straight to you from my church @JCSacramento . It comes from me in a way.
Read MoreImagine holding one of those seeds in your hand while you stand at the base of a fully grown tree strong enough to have nests built into its branches.
The poverty of uniqueness is the courageous but lonely yes to who you really are
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