by Nate | Jan 28, 2014 | Building Bridges
If we were all to make a list of characteristics of a follower of Jesus, here’s one I believe most people would come up with…humility. Humility is a funny thing in that it’s so often misunderstood. We might think of a humble person as a wimpy self-effacing chump who...
by Nate | Sep 23, 2013 | Building Bridges
As Christians, we oftentimes feel pressure to look like we have it all together; relationally, emotionally, financially, physically, or otherwise. It’s the idea that as a Christian, I am supposed to have it all together all the time, and especially during a crisis. ...
by Nate | Aug 19, 2013 | Building Bridges
Recently I read an article in “Field and Stream” about a renowned dog and horse trainer. The man had built his entire life around training horses and hunting dogs and made quite a name for himself as one of the top-tier trainers in the nation. In the...
by Nate | Jul 18, 2013 | Building Bridges
As you read this it will have been nearly a week since the verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman has been read. In just the short day and a half that has gone by as I write this, many thoughts have raced through my head about the case and trial. And I believe no...
by Nate | Jun 21, 2013 | Building Bridges
Honesty is one of the most valued things in a relationship. Yet with God we often try to tiptoe or hide our real feelings and emotions. More and more we have access to information. And more and more that information is filled with news of terrible natural disasters...
by Nate | May 16, 2013 | Building Bridges
There are two assumptions I’ve seen many people make about God. Many assume God’s first goal is for us to be good, and next that God wants us to be happy. The Bible does offer a set of moral guidelines and a personal example of perfection for us to follow. And we all...
