Hi. My name‘s George. I live in and love Portland, Oregon’s Hawthorne District. I was born and raised in a working class Latino neighborhood of SE Los Angeles County. The hatred and killings of the (first) Watts Riots are among my earliest memories. My father was an angry and violent alcoholic. A veteran and member […]
Today you may be in relational conflict with someone. I’m confident that this worksheet will guide you into what to do about this relational challenge. This experience is a Relational TOOL you can use today! The story of two solid Christian sisters in Philippi (Euodia and Synthyche) will teach us about how to manage our […]
Years ago I was surfing Seal Beach, California on a big, Super Hollow day. (A day like the one in this video below.) I took a beating out there. I literally got bounced off of the bottom. My neck could have been broken… I came in and sat on the beach totally exhausted and ashamed that […]
Grief. Outrage. Fear. Disgust. Dismay. And struggling to see what good might come from this. These emotions and responses have been swinging back and forth in my heart and mind since witnessing the video of the gruesome killing of George Floyd. In the days since that horrible day on May 25, our nation has witnessed […]
My dad was a racist. Members of my family claimed to be a part of the Klan. I grew up hearing people of other races referred to by every appalling epithet imaginable. In fact, I don’t think I learned any new racial slurs after I was 5 years old because, sadly, I had leaned them […]
I love Jewish people and I want to tell you a story. – Years ago, I got an invitation. The invitation was to the largest synagogue in California’s capital. The goal was for Jewish and Christian neighbors to worship the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob together. The place was packed. I took my place […]
Respond to each question with a yes or no. I view Jesus as the only one who can give me spiritual and eternal life with God. (I John 1:1-4) I understand God to be the ultimate and unique source of light and creation. (I John 1:5,6) I like other Christians. I enjoy hanging out and […]
Check ONE Answer Under Each Heading. Then evaluate your score with the KEY below. My View of JESUS 1) No one has deceived more people than Jesus. 2) God exists. I worship Jesus as God the Son. 3) You cannot trust history to give us the real Jesus. 4) Jesus was a real person […]
This worship guide is designed for home or online use. Have a child read each question below. Have an adult read each answer. What is Good Friday? Good Friday is a day Christians use to remember the death of the Lord Jesus for our sins. Is Good Friday a sad time? Yes. Good Friday is […]
In times of political suppression or medical isolation, we still worship God, care for our souls and serve others! As followers of Jesus, we consider it an honor to be a part of God’s world-wide family. We greatly value His Family and it’s functions. But what exactly does a Home Church do? (AKA: Home Community, […]