Last Sunday, we explored Luke 3:1-14, where John the baptizer enters the scene, starts his ministry, fulfills prophecy, & paves the way for Jesus; listen to “Religion Is a Lie” (Oct 17, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. It’ll provide some context as you re-read the passage on your own & reflect. John was furious with God ( Read more... )

Ready for some scattered thoughts that will somehow (by the power of God’s Spirit) come together? Let’s reflect together!  Last Sunday, we explored Jesus' first encounter with the temple of God in Jerusalem as a human being; listen to “Family Traditions” (Oct 10, 2010) at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. It’ll provide some ( Read more... )

Last Sunday, we explored Luke 2:1-20… it’s a monster of a message, but listen to it anyway at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm. It’ll provide some context as you read the passage on your own, & as we share some thoughts together for reflection.  As we examine another aspect of the incarnation (God coming in the flesh), we want to ( Read more... )

This week, we explored Luke 1:39-56 in the Sunday message (which you should listen to at: http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org/sermons1009.htm). Next week, we’ll start on Luke 2, but I didn’t want to skip over this precious piece of Scriptures in-between, so go read Luke 1:57-80 and let’s talk about it, ok? Go!

Back already? Great. So here we have the ( Read more... )

This week, we’re journeying through Luke 1:1-38. Lots for you to read, study & reflect on to hear God speak to you through this wonderful piece of Scripture. Listen to Sunday’s sermon on this passage first (if you haven’t already), as it’ll provide some context for you. Here’s some further thoughts, some things that I didn’t have time to cover in ( Read more... )

As I was reflecting on a passage for my sermon this week [Luke chapter 24, verses 44-49], some thoughts really struck me.  As the resurrected Jesus meets with His followers, as they connect with Him & really tune into His frequency, He enables them to understand how all of Scriptures (from the Old Testament all the way through His current teachings ( Read more... )

I was watching WALL-E last night, & loving it.  What's not to like? It's intelligent & heavily-layered, weaving together themes like environmental consciousness, the ability to overcome our programming (whether robot or human), the ability to inspire others to overcome their programming, and, of course, pursuing love with a fierce, self-sacrificial ( Read more... )

My name is Joshua Lee, and I am a Transformers addict.

Really the problem started when I was 12, in junior high, when my brother & I graduated from our gateway drugs of Star Wars & G.I. Joe action figures into hardcore Transformers collecting.  As we grew older & our interest in "playing with toys" waned, my brother sold off all our Generation One ( Read more... )

Wow, it's almost been an entire year with no new posting; I wonder if I have any readership left?  I'm sure you're sitting at the edge of your seats every day, wondering, when will he post again?  Yes, I've had to fend off many an angry email from agitated fans of this blog.  Life is indeed tough; my advice:  Walk it off.  Rub some dirt on it.

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so mon night (11/26), melissa & i celebrated one year of dating.  that may seem like small potatoes to the long-married or the "we've-been-dating-six-years-and-God-knows-why-we're-not-married-or-engaged-yet" set, but it was a significant marker in our journey thus far.

after work, melissa & i went to massimo's, a white-tablecloth fine-dining italian ( Read more... )