Podcast Alive Ministries

Like seasons of the year, the church also has seasons for spiritual growth, renewal, harvest and planting. Seasons for self-reflection, seasons for joyful exuberance and seasons for tending the seeds already planted.  We find ourselves in the season of Lent, a time of inner reflection and self-evaluation. During Lent, we confront our own self-righteous attitudes and look at […] Related posts: Called to be a Healing Community Podcast: Confronting Evil Ash Wednesday Service 2012

Adventure of the Haiti Mission Team… Yesterday was filled with adventures some planned, a lot unplanned. After my last post we were on ou way to Mount Cabri or Goat Mountain to be part of (i.e. observe) a revival service in a small mountain community, or so I thought. We were all excited to experience […] Related posts: Life in Haiti 2.24.13 Live from Haiti 2.20.13 Expectations of a Haiti Mission Team V

“I close my eyes, only for a moment and the moment's gone. All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity. Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind.” [Dust in the Wind” by Kansas, 1978] As a Christian I don’t share the hollow despair of “Dust in the Wind,” yet […] Related posts: Ash Wednesday Service 2012 Beyond the Walls Good News for Ladder People – Easter 2011

Have you ever been walking down the street when you came upon someone in need, either asking you directly for help (financially or perhaps a hitchhiker) or someone caught in a mishap that looks like it is going to ruin their day (flat tire, shopping cart overturned, etc.)? What do you do? What should you do? […] Related posts: Creating a Culture of Contagious Generosity The Epiphany of Giving Taming the Money Animal

As leaders of God’s church, our greatest responsibility is to create an environment in which people can give generously. When people in our churches have an encounter with the living God and are touched by his grace, we find no greater evidence of God’s power than the existence of a culture of reckless generosity. Generosity […] Related posts: The Epiphany of Giving Vital Signs: Heart Check-up The Spiritual Life of Hoarders

      If life isn't about money, then why does it cause so many problems. A recent survey the Barna Research Group found that 54% of Non-Christians and 51% of Christians believe the MONEY is the main symbol for determining a successful life. In Paul's letter to pastor Timothy, he speaks about the temptation, the […] Related posts: The Epiphany of Giving What to do when faced with a Generosity Encounter Blinded by Greed

Natural wisdom says, “I’ll give when all my needs are met.” “I can’t afford to give” or “I’ll give when I’ve got some surplus.” God’s wisdom says, “Give now, even in your time of need, and watch me work!” The Bible teaches that when we give in faith (trusting totally in God) even when we […] Related posts: Creating a Culture of Contagious Generosity Taming the Money Animal My Epiphany

God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12 “The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you […] Related posts: Definition of Love Love is Patient, Love is Kind Love Matters Most

Most of the time we settle for happiness when Joy is being offered. Happiness is circumstantial and depends on things going the way we expected. Joy is deeper and certainly longer lasting. Joy understands the ups and downs of life because its focused on the destination and know that  trials and troubles are a necessary […] Related posts: Is There Room for Christ at Your Inn? Does God Ask Too Much? My Crazy Christmas Family

HOPE: to cherish a desire with anticipation, to expect with confidence, trust Read: Luke 1:16-38 NIV   Immanuel - God with us. The Presence of God in our world radically changes the nature of how we see and live each day. The Light of Christ shows us the world as it is and brings us the HOPE […] Related posts: The WHY of Christmas Does God Ask Too Much? Is There Room for Christ at Your Inn?