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Dream no small dreams, for they have no power to move the hearts of men

rick | July 31, 2009

The more you give away = the more you receive Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.” Luke 6:38 (MSG) This is the way God wants us to live. It’s counter-intuitive, it’s against the [...]

rick | July 30, 2009

God became human and moved into the neighborhood. (MSG) He became a God we could get a hold of. He became a God we could see. He became a God we’d understand. No more figuring out a a way to “pay off” God. No more wondering if God loves us. No more doubts. God, in [...]

rick | July 29, 2009

One of my favorite Bible stories … As Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good. But to answer your [...]