Category: Personal

A Contemporary Epistle

November 24, 2011

Recently, I experienced the beauty of Christian friendship and fellowship. Some friends and I sat together in a basement and shared our joys and struggles as we strive to “grow up into Christ.”  I was deeply refreshed by our time together.  So, like the Apostle Paul, I couldn’t resist pulling out my modern-day papyrus and … More A Contemporary Epistle

A Thanksgiving Letter

November 23, 2011

Dear MainStreet friends, On the eve of Thanksgiving 2011, Keri and I have much to be thankful for. The past year has been perhaps the most difficult and most satisfying year of our lives.  One year ago, I was unemployed and scrambling to raise seed money to start planting MainStreet. We had just found out … More A Thanksgiving Letter

“Don’t Look at Me! I’m Just Your Dad!”

September 14, 2011

My new favorite daddy-Peter time activity these days is stroller walks around town while listening to the Daily Audio Bible podcast.  Now, 95% of the time Peter is fast asleep from the motion, soothing wind and outdoor noises.  Strollers are the baby-equivalent to a sleeping pill. Well, the other day Peter was wide awake as … More “Don’t Look at Me! I’m Just Your Dad!”

His Name is Peter 7 – Life Outside the Boat

August 10, 2011

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”  “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught … More His Name is Peter 7 – Life Outside the Boat

Through the Fog

August 10, 2011

The Enemy did his best to drown me in doubt last week.  In that darkness, I received a text message from a friend with a Bible verse with the perfect message at the perfect time: “Let us not grow weary in doing good. For at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we … More Through the Fog

His Name Is Peter 6 – ‘I’m a Sinful Man’

August 2, 2011

 When he had finished speaking, [Jesus] said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”  Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of … More His Name Is Peter 6 – ‘I’m a Sinful Man’

His Name Is Peter 4 – A Masterpiece in the Making

July 29, 2011

Peter said, “Master, I’m ready for anything with you. I’d go to jail for you. I’d die for you!” Jesus said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, Peter, but before the rooster crows you will have three times denied that you know me.” (Luke 22:33-34) Dear Peter Bjorn, The first thing you should know … More His Name Is Peter 4 – A Masterpiece in the Making

His Name Is Peter 2 – Jesus’ Best Friend

July 25, 2011

 “Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.”  Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” (John 13:33-37) Dear Peter Bjorn, I want to introduce you to two very special people — … More His Name Is Peter 2 – Jesus’ Best Friend

His Name Is Peter 1

July 22, 2011

My firstborn buddy turns 3 years today, and I’m reposting this series from his birth on the meaning of his name. Enjoy! -JB What’s in a name, anyways?  In a culture where most parents choose names that sound nice or are currently trendy, we find ourselves far from the world of the Bible.  Names were … More His Name Is Peter 1