We all have principles in which we live by. We all have a value system. Very rarely do we take the time to hear what someone else’s value system is. Many times we make assumptions that others must have the same value system as we do. This is true in Christianity as well. Just because … More What’s your value system?
We live in a dangerous world. All around us the world is unsafe. Relationships are not safe, schools are not safe, even mother nature is not safe. Our natural reaction is to run and hide. To find a safe little hole and protect ourselves and those we love from the big bad world. But our … More It’s A Dangerous World…Let’s Go Into It!
Many years ago we were sitting at the dining table of some veteran missionaries as they told us stories of their days in Australia. They told how they had to bring the table back from Australia because of all the memories they had with people around the table. The table represented conversations. We didn’t fully … More If The Dining Table Could Talk
I am a huge golf fan. And if truth be told I am a huge Tiger fan. Tiger can do things in golf that know one else can do. Not only that he has taken the game of golf to a new level and challenged a new generation of golfers to do the same. What … More Tiger, Stoning & The Need for Forgiveness
Most people know that I am not a bird lover. I make no excuses up, I just don’t like them. But I don’t really wish harm to them either. So the other day we had a bird fly into our house. For several minutes it was stuck in our house. Every so often it would … More Birds, Windows & Lessons in Learning the Hard Way
This is not a blog about gun control, although some good cases could be made on both sides of the argument I’m sure. This is not a blog about gay rights, although I’m sure many of you might have opinions on the subject. This is a blog about the Good News or rather the lack … More Guns, Gays & The Good News
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 was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was 11 years old. For those who don’t know what Crohn’s disease is, it is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and even malnutrition. Crohn’s disease can be both painful … More Living with Crohn’s Disease, Lessons Learned & Dependency on God
I love people and I love serving people. But I have a hard time seeing the needs of others unless that need is right in front of me. You see if someone was to walk up to me and say, “hey I need a ride downtown” or “I need someone to help me talk my … More Peripheral Compassion
In his book “A Traveler’s Guide To The Kingdom,” James Emery White talks about this idea of thin places. Deeply rooted within Celtic spirituality are what are known as “thin places.” The Celts believed that the other (spiritual) world was always close to us, but it was at these places that the veil between the … More Thin Places
Justin Cherry 