An Early Life Lesson
October 18, 2011
Peter’s VIKINGS SHIRT is his first lesson on PERSEVERANCE, the belief in MIRACLES and RESURRECTION from the dead.
Category: Personal
Our MainStreet Journey – So Far
September 27, 2011
How has God been at work in Keri and my life leading us up to this point in the MainStreet journey? Here’s the story so far. Follow links to watch fun videos associated with our journey. In April 2010, Keri and I were on a plane flying back from Nashville. We were sent to the … More Our MainStreet Journey – So Far
Dear Car Thief: You’re Mean!
September 27, 2011
Dear Car Thief, I was very disappointed last winter when I was in the middle of my online Dominoes Pizza order, and going out to my car to grab my wallet I found you had been in my car. First, it interrupted my pizza order, and I think I ended up eating a frozen one … More Dear Car Thief: You’re Mean!
Future Bible Nerd (Like His Dad)
September 20, 2011
“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
VIDEO: Peter Bjorn: Highlight of our Life
August 8, 2011
Slideshow of Peter Bjorn. A special thanks to Emily Hammar for her beautiful photography! Music by Storyhill.
VIDEO: Mission Friends 2 – “Come & See”
August 3, 2011
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 5 – Nickname
July 31, 2011
“Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas”(which, when translated, is Peter)” (John 1:42). Dear Peter Bjorn, There were many names popular in Jesus’ day. Simon was on the top of the boy list for sure. Likewise, there were the popular names of 2011 when you were … More His Name Is Peter 5 – Nickname
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
It’s a boy!
July 19, 2011
We’re excited to introduce to the world our son Peter Bjorn, born July 18 at 4:54 PM. He was 8 pounds and 21.5 inches with long, skinny fingers and toes like his dad, and (almost) as cute as his mom. He is named after Simon Peter “the rock” and his daddy’s best friend Peter and … More It’s a boy!
SONG: “Happy Birthday, Keri” (2007 Version)
June 21, 2011
Happy 28th my love!
June 21, 2011
She walked into my life. And its been nothing but fun, giggles and adventure ever since! Here’s an old photo from one of our first birthdays together. And another tribute to Keri written in her special love language — cereal. :)
Oh, Deer! It’s Father’s Day!
June 20, 2011
After spending the first half of the weekend with my father, I woke up Sunday morning to waffle breakfast prepared by Keri for me on my first Father’s Day. Then we headed north to Mora to see Keri’s dad on Father’s day. So, just to come clean, as we were heading north on 169 we … More Oh, Deer! It’s Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
June 20, 2011
“My dad can do anything.” That’s how all little boys should view their daddies. Eventually, you grow up and realize quickly just how human dad really is. Well, as I approach my 32nd birthday and prepare to become a dad myself in a few weeks, I felt like a toddler again this weekend standing in … More Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
Some Key Influences
June 8, 2011
We’re all like lumps of clay that over time have been shaped and molded by dozens of influential hands — and experiences and words and ideas and moments and conversations and books and dreams and successes and failures — but mostly people. I am a firm believer in learning from people of different persuasions, and … More Some Key Influences
My 3 Days with Eugene Peterson
May 26, 2011
I just spent 3 days up north on a personal retreat – alone. Well, not alone. I carefully chose my weekend companion and mentor. His name is Eugene Peterson. More than just the translator of the well-known The Message Bible, he’s truly “a pastor’s pastor” par excellent, and has finally set down his own spiritual … More My 3 Days with Eugene Peterson
The Stuttering Preacher
May 3, 2011
A recent Christianity Today article made me cry. It’s called “The Pastor’s Speech: How ‘The King’s Speech’ Resonates with this Stuttering Preacher” Why was I so deeply moved by the film The King’s Speech? Yes, I cried during that, too. (And I’m not easily brought to tears at movies — unless its a kids movie … More The Stuttering Preacher
Some Thoughts on Preaching
April 11, 2011
Some mysterious Spirit-initiated transformation happened inside me. The transformation was sparked rather suddenly around age 19 when I first began to hear the Living God speaking to me through the sermons of Pastor David Johnson of Church of the Open Door. Notice: I had been hearing sermons my whole life in church. But suddenly I … More Some Thoughts on Preaching
Lake Minnetonka
March 21, 2011
We are blessed to live here.
A Different World is Calling You!
March 14, 2011
This is the most significant spiritual lesson I have learned in my entire life – perhaps. There is a world of difference (literally, a “narrative world” of difference) between (1) being a religious person who holds certain beliefs in their head, and (2) a person who has decided that the narrative world of the Bible … More A Different World is Calling You!
Kingdom Harbor 