by jakeowensby | Apr 30, 2021 | John 15:1-8
Dave stood in the threshold, waving goodbye with his right hand and propping the screen door open with his left. I was sitting behind the steering wheel of my Jeep, leaning over and waving in return. A wordless affection passed between us. My heart ached as I put the...
by jakeowensby | Jan 29, 2021 | Mark 1:21-28
A good friend of mine—we’ll call him Jeff—is a highly decorated combat veteran. Jeff has told me about some of his wartime experiences. Sharing these stories is something he does rarely. And he discusses these things with only a small, trusted circle. Jeff watched...
by jakeowensby | Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
You’re most alive when you’re focused on life-giving stuff. That’s what Jesus meant when he said, “Blessed are the pure in heart.” Check out the video below to hear more: You can follow me on Facebook. And check out my latest book A Resurrection Shaped Life here. Stay...
by jakeowensby | Mar 27, 2020 | John 11:1-45
You can’t really grasp the meaning of life until you’ve honestly faced death. That’s not to say that you have to endure a near-death experience like combat, a car crash, or a heart attack before you understand what life is all about. Rather, you come to see what...
by jakeowensby | Aug 9, 2019 | Luke 12:32-40
No matter who you are, you’re going to worship something. You may reject every notion of a supreme being or life after death or even universal moral principles. Nevertheless, you’re going to worship something. You’re going to tap into something that makes your life...
