by jakeowensby | Dec 14, 2014 | Change, grace
Listen to the AudioThe religious authorities demand some answers from John the Baptist. Namely, they want to know who he claims to be and what he’s up to. He’s gotten their attention because he’s drawing big crowds and shaking things up.Tons of people have beaten a...
by jakeowensby | Jan 18, 2014 | Change, Following Jesus, Self
Listen to AudioSometimes you don’t realize what you’re getting into. Now I don’t have bad things in mind. In fact, I’m thinking about good things like marriage or parenting.  It’s not that we knew nothing at all about these kinds of relationships before we got...
by jakeowensby | Dec 29, 2013 | Change, Character, Habits, Life in Community
Many of us greet the New Year with resolutions. We commit to lose weight, quit smoking, volunteer more time to help others, start exercising, or save more money.Most resolutions involve setting aside an unhelpful habit or taking up life-enhancing habits. The key...