Category Archives: Worship

Overflow

Welcome to the Overflow – forsaking the American pursuit of safe, comfortable, manageable and clean living for something much more exciting and dangerous and dare we say, biblical.  I am writing this to encourage men to open up their lives … Continue reading

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Sharing Our Maria Story

This past week, Julie and I shared our Maria story with our church family.  It was an incredible experience preparing for and then delivering our story 4 times during the worship services.  (Video no longer available.) Julie and I re-lived it … Continue reading

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Brokenness

It feels good to be back from a week at Forest Home family camp. I had such a great time but apart from the lighthearted fun together it was like soul surgery – two speakers a day, small groups, and lots of one-on-one time … Continue reading

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On Worship and Faith

The real issue of life, the bottom line for the Christ-follower, is the answer to this question. Do I trust God or not? This is the question of faith. By faith in Christ we have salvation, and by faith, we … Continue reading

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Meditations on Psalm 33

Julie and I have taken the obedient step to follow God’s lead in opening our home to children who are ‘homeless.’ Of course we are praying that God would allow us to adopt some of these kids. Maria was the … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Maria and Trust

Wow! One month ago, Julie and I had just returned from our Idaho vacation. All vacation long, we talked and prayed about the new era we would come home to – the era of opening our home to foster/adopt children. … Continue reading

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A Big Hug From God

In June, 2006 I attended the Saddleback Worship Conference. This excerpt from my journal refers to our closing session on Friday by Louie Giglio. Louie challenged me to keep the focus on Christ and the cross. He is the door … Continue reading

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