What makes a good life? Money and stuff? Security? When asked the above question, most of us would probably answer in a very consumeristic way. Why? Because at the heart of it all we are a consumeristic people. We believe that stuff truly makes us happy and if we can just get the next thing … More What Makes A Good Life?
There is a trend, a way of life I am seeing less of in our world today. We are losing this crucial piece of our humanity. Helping each other. We live in a world that has taught us to not trust one another, because if we do we might get hurt. But I have witnessed … More Help A Brother Out
Have you ever been to a boat burning ceremony? I have not, but I have seen one on T.V. and listened to those who attended and why? A boat burning ceremony is all about getting rid of things that bring bad memories or choices you have made in your life. It is about having a … More Boat Burning
Two nights ago I was given an amazing gift to go see Band of Horses, which I love! Which by the way, their concert was amazing! As we walked into this crazy cool venue for the concert, I was struck with this overwhelming feeling. For those of you who have been to concerts you enjoy … More Surprises, Worship & Band of Horses
I’m sitting here reading all about the what has been going on at the Golden Globes. I will probably have to wait a few days until we will get to watch it here in NZ. I find these award shows fascinating. These award shows are a chance for the stars, those we admire and look … More All Eyes On Us!
I’m sitting here next to a fire on my back porch, listening to my friends talk about life and the year past. It’s a quiet night, a beautiful night to ring in the new year with friends and family. About this time of year we all start to really think about our past year; all … More New Year, Resolutions & Hope for Tomorrow
Well he has done it again. James Emery White has officially become one of my favorite authors. I fell in love with his writings in his book, “A Traveler’s Guide To The Kingdom,” and he has further captured my attention in his new book, “The Church In An Age of Crisis.” At first glance one … More The Church In An Age Of Crisis
I would like to start off by saying welcome to our post-Christian world. We are living in an age like never before where the idea of being a Christian is more of a social club than a revolutionary movement. We are living in a time where people have forgotten what it means to live out … More Christian Amnesia
Argo is one of my favorite movies I’ve seen in a while. The story of two countries coming together to help in a single cause, I find very inspiring. I even knew the ending and I was still nervous! But this great story could have gone the other way. Instead of six U.S. employees being … More Life, Argo & Lessons in Working Together
I heard it once said that, “fear is the most valuable commodity in the world.” Think about it: turn on the T.V. And what do you see? People selling products? No, they are selling the fear of you having to live without their product. We have all kinds of fear. Fear of aging. Fear of … More The Power of Fear
Justin Cherry 