I often pray, “God let me see the Scripture in this.”  When I’m in some kind of relational situation or counseling someone or facing an opportunity in my life, I ask God to show me true wisdom by bringing to mind Bible verses that apply to what I’m seeing.

Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…”

So what role, if any, does the Bible play in your life?

A 2007 Gallup poll reports that 31% of Americans believe the Bible is literally true (just somewhat higher than the 19% that believe it is ancient fables, history & legends).  Interestingly, 43% of those who attend church weekly stated they believe the Bible to be “inspired by the Word of God” or “the inspired Word of God” but not to be taken literally.

Do you believe the Bible is literally true?

I need to read more.  Reading sharpens the mind, broadens the perspective and strengthens the reader.  Now, I’m usually reading something, but lately I’ve let life grab me by the throat and toss my schedule around like a limp dishrag.  But I need to make a comeback.

So I’m thinking of starting with John Piper’s Life As A Vapor, but I’m not sure.  So tell me if you have any must-reads on your reading list.

Some of you who know me will know there’s a whole lot more wrapped into this post than I’ll write here. It may tell you enough to note that I’m literally crying as I type this. I will surely write and ask more about this topic, but today I’m simply going to ask - are you fatherless?

If so, would you tell your story?

And then be sure to go read this post at my friend Danielle Carrier’s blog called The Ultimate Father.

Last week I watched 2 specials on Michael J. Fox and his fight against Parkinson’s Disease.  Both emphasized his passion to find a cure and his optimism about life in general.

In my own life, I have probably caused more pain than I have experienced. But I believe that intensely valuable lessons can be learned from those who have experienced pain (physical or emotional) and yet, through it, sought God and worshiped Him.

So if you’re one of those people, I’d love to hear the lessons you’ve learned as you sought God in the sanctuary of your own pain.

Did you attend any of the Good Friday events at DEC this year?

If yes: Which ones?  Do you have any thoughts about them?  Good? Bad? Indifferent?

If not, why not?

Your input will help us evaluate this year’s services.

Today is Good Friday. Today is the day of which it is written, For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)). And a new covenant was cut in the blood of the Prince of Peace.

What would you say to Jesus today?

Don Miller: author of Blue Like Jazz and To Own A Dragon, pray-er at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, founder of The Mentoring Project, an “organization that exists to inspire and equip the faith community to provide positive male role models to boys between the ages of 7 and 14.”

Have you heard of him? Have you read him? What do you think of him and his work as an author or through The Mentoring Project?

Would you partner with me in tonight’s event by praying? Pray for anointing. Pray for transformation.

What a joy and privilege to have been invited to lead worship on campus! Thanks to all the campus ministries for the invitation to join you in this.

7:00 PM in the Strafford Room in the MUB.

Thanks, prayers!

I would love to know: Do you use social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter to communicate?  Which ones?