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Our local newspaper picked up this great story of two young Westsider’s taking the initiative to “be the church” in our community. I read this and want to stand up a cheer! Do you know of more examples like this?

Scott McNight’s book “The Jesus Creed” says that it is morally dangerous to live by Jesus’ commands “love God, love others.”  There are 613 laws (commands and prohibitions) in the Old Testament. I have always thought that 613 was way too … Continue reading →

I’ve been wrestling with my theology in the last several years.  When I was eight years old I prayed to Jesus to ask him to forgive me of my sins, and receive him as my Lord and Savior. I’ve shared … Continue reading →

My daughter, Laura, leaves on June 21 (yes, Father’s Day) for a year of study at Deakin University in Geelong, Australia. You can read about Laura’s advetures at her blog. Everyone says this will be such a great experience for … Continue reading →

“Thank you!” to the few of you who have said you missed my blog posts!  Your words are encouraging. I don’t know exactly how I fell out of the pattern of writing regularly, but I did. A week with the … Continue reading →

At least I hope so… Things are not always “smooth” around the Adams’ household.  In spite of the efforts of my amazingly beautiful and loving wife, and my two stellar daughters, life just seems to spin toward complexity.  The honest truth … Continue reading →

“Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ…. For each person will have to carry his own load.” Galatians 6:2, 5 It is the heart of the Christian community to meet each other’s needs, … Continue reading →

If you’ve seen the movie “Slum Dog Millionaire” you know the extreme hardship of orphan children on the streets of India. The hardships depicted in the movie are a real and honest portrayal of the oppression these children face. They … Continue reading →

This past weekend the message was at Westside was about anger. Our worship time included an open alter for prayer. We lined the front of the room with counselors. In three services I met and prayed with: a woman angry … Continue reading →

With many thanks to my technological mentor, Jason Morris, I am slowing advancing my knowledge of technology.  I now have a Facebook account, twitter, web blog, Google reader account and link them all with something called twitter feed. The best … Continue reading →