Posted on September 26th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
Filed under Kingdom stuff, Spiritual formation |
Relationships are at the core of our identity as human beings. Without relationships, it is hard to imagine what our existence would be like.
Whether it’s family, friends, or those we date and marry, much of what happens in our life is determined by friendships. And the best friendships occur when we live lives that are [...]
Posted on September 21st, 2009 by jasonsteckel
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This week our students start a yearlong journey through the Gospel of Luke. I am excited to see what we will experience and learn about Jesus throughout the next year.
My experience has taught me that some Christians know the Bible well and others not as well. But even for those who know the Bible fairly [...]
Posted on September 18th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
Filed under Kingdom stuff, Personal stories, Spiritual formation, Uncategorized |
There is a sign hanging in my office that I made early in my ministry. It reads as follows…
My Priorities:
1) My God
2) My Wife
3) My Family
4) My Ministry
I have to admit that for the better part of the last ten years, this sign has been more of a decoration than a description of my life. [...]
Posted on September 14th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
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I have to admit, I am pretty culturally clueless much of the time. Well, maybe that is a bit extreme, but I don’t spend a lot of time keeping up with celebrities and popular culture. When I am in line at Wal-Mart, I often look at People or Us and wonder who these people are [...]
Posted on September 13th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
Filed under Arise ministry, Kingdom stuff, Spiritual formation |
Why are so many people of all ages getting into Facebook? I am convinced one of the reasons is because they crave community. In a day and age where families (aunts, uncles, grandparents, and even adult children) are spread all over the country, we are starving for a place to belong.
For most of history, families [...]
Posted on September 7th, 2009 by jasonsteckel
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Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the present that we fail to learn from our past or dream about the future. Others either become trapped by their past or consumed by the future.
I believe God calls us to a healthy combination of past, present, and future. In the community of the Trinity we see [...]