The box has been sitting near our desk at home since May 31st. Each time I saw it, I thought of the lives it represented. Lives I was praying for…each time I saw the box. Wondering what God was doing in each person’s life…praying that they were being refined by the Holy Spirit. Now it’s [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Crazy Love’
The Box
Posted: September 17, 2009 by dennarr in ChristianityTags: Christianity, Crazy Love, Francis Chan
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Abidin’
Posted: May 21, 2009 by dennarr in Christianity, LifeTags: Christianity, Crazy Love, Faith, Francis Chan, God, Jesus, Life
I started listing to Andy Stanley’s podcast series, “Defining Moments” the other day – very good series! One verse that has been resounding in my head since starting has been John 8:31-32: 31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and [...]
Lessons From My Dog: Always Joyful!
Posted: May 19, 2009 by dennarr in Christianity, LifeTags: Christianity, Crazy Love, Francis Chan, God, Happiness, Joy, Life
I was on a business trip last week and, in addition to the souvenirs I got for Karen (I never come home empty-handed), I came home with severe allergies. I stayed home from work Monday and, as I sat in my chair, clogged up, napping, and watching TV, our dog Annie caught my eye – [...]
OK, I’m Listening God…
Posted: May 13, 2009 by dennarr in Christianity, Ministry, Missional, MissionsTags: Christianity, Church, Crazy Love, Francis Chan, Jesus, Life, Ministry, Missional, Missions, Religion
Not feeling too well today…I’m in Florida for a work conference and the allergies are kickin’ my be-hind! Whine completed…now on the with post. I was prepping for Sunday School this evening (Francis Chan’s Crazy Love), and two things hit me smack dab between the eyes:
A Tale of Two Women
Posted: April 22, 2009 by dennarr in Christianity, CultureTags: Carrie Prejean, Christianity, Crazy Love, Culture, Integrity, Susan Boyle
(Sung to the theme from The Beverly Hillbillies) Come and listen to a story, ‘bout a gal named Sue Church volunteer – amateur singer, too The crowds and the judges were doubtful of her skill She reminded all you can’t prejudge – although we prob’ly will (Forgive us, Lord. It’s sin. We know.) AND Come [...]
Hello? Anybody home? Think, McFly. Think!
Posted: April 21, 2009 by dennarr in Christianity, MusicTags: Bluetree, Christianity, Crazy Love, God
Maybe it’s me, but every time I read Isaiah 40:21 & 28 (“Do you not know? Have you not heard?”), I always have this image of Biff knocking on George McFly’s head in that scene from Back to the Future! You remember, the one where Biff is wondering why George hasn’t done HIS homework. (Need [...]
Explosions and Tori Amos? Both got me thinking…
Posted: April 17, 2009 by dennarr in Christianity, Culture, ReligionTags: Christianity, Crazy Love, Francis Chan, God, Grace, Sin
There is a laboratory where I work that does research on “extreme deformation and failure of materials and structures.” That’s basically a scientific way of saying that they blow stuff up to see its limits and recommend solutions. I know, pretty cool! I’ve been to the test range, but they weren’t testing at the time [...]
