Category Archives: Story

I wanna go “wif” you!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Standing in the kitchen, I open up our pantry door to find both the trash can and the recycle bin overflowing with garbage, empty bottles and broken down boxes. The excess of junk reminds me that today is trash day … Continue reading →

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Meeting Alexander Hope

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Coming down the hill about to make my final turn as I walk back to my house, there is a man standing on the street corner.  The sun is making its final descent below the horizon as my eyes adjust … Continue reading →

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Notes on Scripture: Framing Story

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

We all love a good story don’t we.  Whether it’s getting lost in a great novel, sitting around a camp fire reminiscing of the “good old days,” or gladly hearing that same story Uncle Tom tells every year at Christmas … Continue reading →

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kairos

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

We are taking a little break from our series on compassion to bring you a very special post by a guest writer.  This is a post from my wife, Becky Marvel, about a kairos moment she had last weekend.  Enjoy! I … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind The Story (Moved with Compassion – Part 3)

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

Take a second and look at the picture above.  Go ahead, take a look……  No, a real look. Don’t just glance at it.  Take a moment and notice what sort of thoughts and reactions surface in your heart. I am … Continue reading →

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Have it your way… (Exploring Lent for the first time – part 2)

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

(The Temptation of Christ by Botticelli) This is the first year that I have actually attempted to prepare myself for Easter. Because I have never done this before that sentence alone seems a little awkward to me. Growing up in … Continue reading →

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Ummm…you got something on your face. (Exploring Lent for the first time -part 1)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

I have grown up in the church my whole life.  As far back as I can remember I have memories of going to church services, attending Vacation Bible School, participating  in the Awana program and everything in between.  However, in … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Dependence

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Our culture places a high premium on independence (in many ways it was the notion on which our country founded). We love the idea of being the master of our own destiny, holding the reins to our own life and … Continue reading →

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