Radically Happy

  • Redeeming Charlottesville: A Cry of Radical Compassion

    O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: We praise You because You are a good God. In a world that seems filled with brokenness and evil, thank You for taking all that upon Yourself through the cross, so that we might be made whole. Our hearts go out…

  • Cavern of the Bells: A Parable

    Cavern of the Bells: A Parable

    “The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface…” — Genesis 1:2  At first, it seemed there was no sound or light of any kind. But as my senses adjusted, I heard a faint tinkling of bells. Straining my eyes, I saw tiny patches of light scattered…

  • D-Church Panel: Redesigning Church in the Digital Era

    Live Event hosted by Analog. Thu, April 27, 2017 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT Google Mountain View Campus: LMK-2 Diller 1883 Landings Drive Mountain View CA 94043 US Update: Podcast audio now available. Abstract The modern church was born in the era of broadcasting: mass-market publishing, sound systems, radio,…

  • Honor Thy Flawed Fathers and Mothers

    How to honor imperfect fathers and mothers http://biblehub.com/matthew/23-9.htm “And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.” Over the last few years God has been putting me through a graduate course in dealing with my father issues. I still haven’t graduated,…

  • Jim Yost on the DNA of Making Disciples

    [Jim Yost, a missionary from the Philippines associated with Cityteam International, spoke in San Jose last Saturday (January 21st) at an event hosted by The Gathering by The Bay. The following are notes from Greg Hosclaw as posted on the d-church mailing list.] Jim freely states, that this is his model, not…

  • RohAnjali Prayer for 2017

    Dear God, Thank you we can start the new year together. Bless our family, school & church. Help us become more responsible. Teach us to always be kind. In Jesus name, Amen. 

  • D-Church: What God is Doing Next?

    “I am D-Church, You are D-Church, We are D-Church together….” God seems to be doing something new in the body of Christ.

  • RohAnjali Fall 2016 Prayer

    Dear God, Teach us how to leave each other the way you love us. Make us more like Jesus as we let go of what we want. Help us hear your voice and obey you so we can enjoy your abundant life. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.  

  • Thanks: Spiritual Maturity in One Syllable (Childlike Theology)

    Part 6 of 6 in the series Childlike Theology: Thanks: Spiritual Maturity Wise Risk: Faith He’s Worth It: Worship Open to God: Holiness Make Us Like Jesus: Discipleship God Loves Us Like Jesus: The Gospel

  • RohAnjali 2016 School Prayer

    Dear God, Thank you for a new year at Valley Christian Elementary School. Help our dog Qhuinn and us to adjust to our new life. Lead us to honor you and care for other people. Teach us to be kind, forgive, and grow closer as a family. In Jesus name…

  • Psalm 151: A psalm of Ernie

    Psalm 151A psalm of Ernie, while waiting for funding Bless the Lord, O my soul. Exalt His holy name. For the LORD is good at being God, and deserves the highest praise. The evil one laid many snares for me Wicked and immature men plotted against me But the Lord…

  • RohAnjali’s Easter Prayer

    RohAnjali’s Easter Prayer

    Rohan: Alleluia! Sing with gladness on this holy, happy morning. Anjali: Alleluia! Christ has risen on this joyous Easter morning.

  • A Pre-History of the San Francisco Revival

    A Pre-History of the San Francisco Revival

    “Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” – Matthew 26:13 (NLT) April 1st, 2024 A.D. By now, one-quarter of the way through the 21st century, almost everyone has heard of the San Francisco Revival. …

  • The Criminal’s Prayer

    A hardcore version of The Sinner’s Prayer. From a dream I had on December 26, 2015. God, I am a f***ing sinner, and I deserve to die.  Save me from myself.  Do whatever you have to do to burn away all the sin in me, so that I can become…

  • RohAnjali’s New Year 2016 Prayer

    Dear God, Thank you for the new year, and new beginnings. Please make us more like Jesus So everyone will know how much you love them. Lead Daddy to the right job. Draw our family and church closer together. And help us have fun! We ask this in Jesus name,…

  • RohAnjali’s Thanksgiving Prayer

    Dear God, Thank you for the wonderful life we lead And all the ways you bless us. Help us experience and share Your peace and joy At home, school or work With family, church and neighbors So others will trust you to take care of them. In Jesus name we…

  • Fixing Saint Paul, Scene 1: Awakening Barnabas

    The Story Acts 13:13 Paul and his companions then left Paphos by ship for Pamphylia, landing at the port town of Perga. There John Mark left them and returned to Jerusalem. The Backstory Scene 1: Awakening “Barnabas? Are you awake?” Barnabas rolled over on his cot to gaze at the…

  • Wise Risk: Faith in Two Syllables

    Part 5 of 6 in the series Childlike Theology: The Gospel Discipleship Holiness Worship As children, we express faith in our parents by obeying them to stay safe. As adolescents, we risk danger in order to express faith in ourselves. I have come to believe that the hallmark of a…

  • He’s Worth It: Worship in Three Syllables

    Part 4 of 6 in the series Childlike Theology The Gospel Discipleship Holiness Discipleship is hard. It requires facing ugly truths about ourselves, letting go of coping strategies that served us well in the past, and taking responsibility for larger dysfunctions that really aren’t our fault.

  • War Room 2: The War on Shame

    War Room 2: The War on Shame

    Inviting all men who consider themselves disciples of Jesus to join me in a movement to uproot shame from the entire Body of Christ by the year 2040 A.D.