Posted in General on Dec 28th, 2009
The other night I had the privilege going back to serve some appreciative men and women in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles. You really start to see your comfortable life in a different light when you’re talking with those who have no place of their own to rest their head. The best thing I [...]
Share on FacebookPosted in General on Nov 22nd, 2009
New & Recommended! (For reading, listening, watching, doing) Here are a few things to check out and get involved with. Instead of a separate write-up for the following book, album, movie, blog, and events, I decided to just toss everything into a quick list. Book to Read “Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, [...]
Share on FacebookPosted in General on Nov 2nd, 2009
In the Old Testament passage about Daniel’s friends getting thrown into a fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel chapter 3, check it out in context), I’d like to point out an important detail that we can’t miss, because of how relevant it is to the brand of Christianity that’s popular here in comfortable Southern California. [...]
Share on FacebookPosted in General on Aug 19th, 2009
During a search for song lyrics centered around the theme of putting action to faith, I came across “Asleep in the Light” by Keith Green, which I’ve heard many times over the years (In fact, his “No Compromise” album was the first compact disc I purchased). This guy had a major impact as a musician, [...]
Share on FacebookPosted in General on Aug 10th, 2009
I have a new yearly goal that went into effect starting today. Each year I’m going to find an additional charity or organization to begin supporting financially on a monthly basis aside from giving to my church. Last year I started with Three Angels Relief to sponsor a child’s education at the orphanage in Haiti, and this year I’m adding Charlie’s [...]
Share on FacebookPosted in General on Jul 9th, 2009
Last night I went with a couple friends to the veteran’s park in Newhall to serve some homeless guys who are living there. It was a good time listening and talking to these guys, for whatever brought them to that tough place in life, but there was something interesting I picked up from one appreciative [...]
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