Archive for the ‘McManus’ Category

Did you know that you can’t have an encounter with God and walk away the same?  When you have an encounter with God your life is going to change.  Moses spent 40 days on the mountain with God his face radiated with the glory of God.  When you spend time with the LORD people are going to know it. [...]

Why is it that some of the best conversations happen at 30,000 ft.?  Some of the best conversations I have with strangers are on airplanes. On the flight to San Antonio, I sat with someone who had just attended the inauguration.  The interesting thing about the conversation was something he said about being there.  He [...]

I asked the question a few weeks ago, “If you could be doing anything you wanted to do (right now) what would it be?”  I’m surprised the stirring this question has raised.  I asked this of several people and I still get responses from it.  This little question is packed with a lifetime of challenge. [...]

My prayer time in the past couple of weeks has been going to a place I have not been to in some time. Maybe it is due to the lessons that were put together for our small groups… they have all been pertaining to prayer.  I also think it has a lot to do with dreams God [...]

Bullet the Blue Sky

Posted: March 29, 2008 in Bible Study, Faith, McManus, U2

Is there a difference between ”American” faith and “Biblical” faith? Our society tends to Americanize everything – to the point that what we preach is only relevant to Americans. “What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen.” Hebrews 11:1, NLT. “The fundamental fact of existence is that this [...]

I’ve debated whether I should write about this or not.  The debate is over and I have chosen to write about it.  It’s going to be difficult to keep it short. I’ve been thinking a lot about Peter today.  He did so much as a disciple and follower of Christ.  So much is written about [...]

The Barbarian Way…

Posted: March 24, 2008 in Books, McManus

…Unleash the Untamed Faith Within                                         Choose a Dangerous Road This is a new book I bought today at church.  It is written by Erwin McManus one of my favorite thinkers and writers.  I was reading on the back cover and discovered it goes with the ideas and thoughts I have been having… and conversations [...]