by Gene | Oct 25, 2019 | Faith
Several weeks ago we celebrated baptisms at RESTōR and it reminded me how we humans are inclined toward measurable outcomes, rule-keeping and man-following. Unfortunately, this seems especially true when man-made rules and religious traditions have been part of our...
by Gene | Aug 21, 2019 | Faith, Leadership, RESTōR
August 18, 2019 Series: Sermon on the Mount Talk #11 Judge and Jury (Matt 7:1-6) The counter-culture lifestyle of a follower of Jesus is not individualistic. It is in relationship, in community, with accountability and, God knows, we all need some help along these...
by Gene | Oct 8, 2018 | Faith, Leadership, RESTōR
Week 5 of the James series is behind us at RESTōR church but my Monday morning reflections take me back to the part of yesterday’s talk when I addressed the issue of habits and how a renewed mind will help us break the negative patterns we’ve established...
by Gene | Jun 28, 2018 | Faith, Family, Leadership, RESTōR
Last weekend, in the final week of the Sons and Daughters series, I pointed to the book Cleared For Takeoff as a resource that was incredibly helpful for Brenda and I as we navigated the challenges of parenting. The author, Wayne Rice, writes about the 4 R’s...
by Gene | May 18, 2018 | Faith, RESTōR
one more story from kelsey! as i mentioned in her intro on tuesday, she’s back in school. here’s her journal entry from may 10: “Tonight, I attended my first Thursday evening class at Bethel College. Usually when I attend a new class with a new group of people I...
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