Tag Archives: Lord

By My Side

Posted on January 22, 2014 by bornfun

January 22, 2014 9:17 AM Like most mornings I awoke to my iPhone “Wake Up to Worship” mix at 5:45 AM, but unlike most mornings I let it play rather than rushing to hit snooze or turn it off. Boy … Continue reading →

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Whose Pleasure am I Seeking?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by bornfun

November 20, 2013 10:19 AM During an inspiring lunch conversation last week with a young worship leader, Daniel, he was telling of his growth as a worshiper and said something profound. Basically, he was highlighting a recent shift in mindset … Continue reading →

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God’s Agenda – The Purpose of Prayer

Posted on November 6, 2013 by bornfun

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 9:03 AM I’ve been thinking about prayer lately … and trying to be more devoted to prayer. (Doesn’t do much good to just think about it!) In a conversation with a friend last week I realized … Continue reading →

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Ruthlessly Trusting God

Posted on July 16, 2008 by bornfun

Ruthlessly trusting God again!  This week, we are going through the very difficult process of transferring our two foster kids into another home.  I’ve never felt the weightiness of grief over anything like I have this past week.  To me, … Continue reading →

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Introducing Maria Joy Born!

Posted on February 20, 2008 by bornfun

Yesterday was an extraordinary day!  We finalized our adoption and heard the judge declare a new name for our daughter – Maria Joy Born.  It was not a grand ceremony, but having many of our friends and family surrounding us … Continue reading →

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Overflow

Posted on January 5, 2008 by bornfun

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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The Work I Was Created to Do

Posted on November 14, 2007 by bornfun

Next week on Monday is a very important court date for Maria. I’ve got nervous anticipation and strong hopes that things will actually progress as planned. This is called the “two six” hearing that removes parental rights and begins our … Continue reading →

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On Prayer

Posted on March 7, 2007 by bornfun

This morning, I was posed with the question, “Can we change God’s mind when we pray?” Prayer has been a topic of thought and conversation over the past few months as I walked through the experience of almost losing my … Continue reading →

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On Worship and Faith

Posted on February 7, 2007 by bornfun

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

Posted on January 31, 2007 by bornfun

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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