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Guidance from Overlooked Men and Women of the Bible

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Thank You, Eugene Peterson

October 29, 2018 / / 0 Comments

I just heard the news that Eugene Peterson, pastor and writer, passed away recently. You most likely know him as the translator of The Message version of the Bible, but he was also a prolific writer on many topics concerning our Christian faith. He may be my favorite Christian author, along with CS Lewis.

I’m about to finish his book Leap Over A Wall, a series of devotional thoughts from the life of David. Which makes me wonder if he’s met David yet on those streets of gold? Like all Peterson wrote, it’s profound, insightful and practical. I encourage you to pick up and read any of his works.

So, thank you Eugene, for your influence on my life and the lives of many others, and enjoy the presence of your Savior.

View from the Camino de Santiago

October 22, 2018 / / 1 Comment

My friend Matt took this photo of a misty morning along the Camino de Santiago a couple of weeks ago. This picture captures a small bit of the beauty and tranquility one experiences while walking the Camino.

People of Worth

October 15, 2018 / / 0 Comments

A child at home in Khayelitsha township near Cape Town, South Africa

“These are people of worth. Created by God and your presence shows them that is true.”

South African Pastor Lional Fredricks, of the desperately poor Khayelitsha township, shared these words with me several years ago while commenting on the value of our American students spending time with children from the townships.

His words have never left me. We choose to serve others, regardless of their station in life and regardless of what they can do for us, because of their infinite value in God’s eyes. We need no other rational, though many good ones exist. Every person we meet is of astounding value in the economy of the Lord.

We cannot fathom God’s love, but we can act in ways toward others that express a small bit of his love. Maybe even today you’ll get a chance to do so. Know that even the smallest gesture, done with kindness, shows value to all “people of worth.”

Why We Walk the Camino

October 8, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Sign at La Fuente del Peregino, a pilgrim hostel on the Camino de Santiago run by Cru in Spain. It reads, “I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. (Jesus).”

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