Easter :: the story like you’ve never heard before…
The Bible isn’t the only place you can find out about what Jesus did, how He died, and the almost-over-night-explosion of people claiming to have seen Jesus resurrected from the dead. It’s true! A handful of contemporary sources cite both the Man and the Movement that worshiped him as God and spread the Good […]
The Resurrection makes talking to kids about death easier…
“…so you will not grieve like people who have no hope.” (From 1 Thessalonians 4:13). (For the sake of discretion, I will not be very specific about the local tragedy I am citing. I recognize many are impacted by this tragic death and I write this with respect, love, and hope that some will stumble […]
We’ll drink a cup of kindness here, for Auld Lang Syne…
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” This is a verse from a short, beautiful, and misunderstood song written by the prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah is called “the weeping prophet” as the later portion of his ministry occurred after the last good […]
RESET SUNDAY – No Worship Service on December 29, 2013 (and why that’s a good thing!)
If you’re a regular at Pathmakers, you probably already know about “Reset Sundays” and how it all works. So, on that note, the next “Reset Sunday” is on December 29, 2013. Enjoy your break! If you’re new to Pathmakers, you probably have NO IDEA what we’re talking about. Allow me to explain… About three times […]
The Blessing Wrapped In The Curse (or, Mary Comforts Eve)…
For anyone who knows the story of “The Fall” (in Genesis 3) as we’ve come to describe it, and “The Annunciation” (in Luke 1), this is a particularly moving piece of art. I don’t know who made it, I don’t know when they made it, and I don’t know why they made it. But I […]
Nicaragua Vision Trip :: Day Three
Sorry, another short update because it is already past midnight and we have an early start with a long last day ahead of us. Today, we were able to visit a special place to the mission known as Finca Belem, which translates into English as “Bethlehem Farm.” There is a neat story with respect to […]
Nicaragua Vision Trip :: Day One
We made it! The Pathmakers Nicaragua Vision Trip 2013 Team made it safely into Managua, the capital city of the Central American county of Nicaragua. In fact, the trip was largely uneventful, except for a little turbulence and a guy who tried to carry-off my carry-on luggage. He still argued with me a little even […]
No Worship Service Labor Day Sunday (and why that’s a good thing!)
If you’re a regular at Pathmakers, you probably already know about “Reset Sundays” and how it all works. If you’re new to Pathmakers, you probably have NO IDEA what we’re talking about. Allow me to explain… About three times a year, we have what we call “Reset Sundays.” On Reset Sundays, we cancel our main […]
When God Calls You… – The Story of Jonah
…coming September 2013 to Pathmakers… The story of Jonah, found in the Hebrew Old Testament, is among the most debated passages of Scripture in the entire Bible. Some scholars argue it is purely allegorical, maybe a didactic fable or nursery rhyme for children, or, at best, an embellished narrative about a prophet who lived in […]
Hit The Reset Button :: No Gathering Memorial Day Sunday
If you’re a regular at Pathmakers, you probably already know about “Reset Sundays” and how it all works. If you’re new to Pathmakers, you probably have NO IDEA what we’re talking about. Allow me to explain… About three times a year, we have what we call “Reset Sundays.” On Reset Sundays, we cancel our main […]