Serving Bread

When I was young, my parents gave me a weekly allowance I could spend as I wished. There were no conditions attached to the allowance—it wasn’t attached to grades, to chores or even behavior. It was simply money given to me on a weekly basis, allowing me to either spend it immediately or save it [...]

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to thim, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” [...]

Pundits tell us that our economy is weak. One headline in my Yahoo News Reader said that the economy needs “rescuing.” Two of the three branches of government are focusing their energy to care for our economy, the Federal Reserve is urging for a federal response to our economic downturn, and every presidential candidate is [...]

For Californians, the elections are fast approaching. For those of you who are registered with a party, your vote will make a more significant difference in electing a candidate than previous primaries, since California moved the date up four months. For those of us who are not affiliated with any party, we get to participate [...]

Act 1, Scene 1. In the Library  Layla (at the top of her voice): “Baba… Layla has to go potty!” Baba (me): “Ok, let’s go!” Baba and Layla walk quickly to the nearest restroom. Act 1, Scene 2. In the bathroom toilet stall. Baba helps Layla sit on the toilet seat. Layla: “Baba, go away!” [...]

My supervisor often reminds me that I have much more to offer others (in terms of spiritual leadership) than I think I do. I can gather some of the reasons why I hesitate in thinking that God’s work in my life and through my life is that easily transferable or good for others. Some of [...]

So this is the time of year that people are inspired to make resolutions as well as break them. What are your new year’s resolutions when it comes to your finances? I find it helpful to spend half a day, once a year to Review our financial situation Thank God for the ways he continues [...]

I wonder how many assumptions I have about God that are not necessarily Biblical? In taking my first theology course at Fuller Seminary (even though I am nearly done with my program), I am challenged to reflect on my assumptions about God’s nature. Why do I believe that God is omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent (among [...]

We’re running a contest to guess the correct our baby’s correct date of birth. The pool will be split between the winner and the baby’s college fund. For only $10, you have a chance to both participate in the contest and bless the baby Click here to read up on the rules and instructions on [...]

The campaign strategies of John McCain and Barack Obama in New Hampshire provide some fodder for leadership insight for this week. As of Monday January 7, 2008, both Obama and McCain are in the lead in their respective parties in the New Hampshire primary race. Even a month ago, these men were running at least [...]