That's right The Jagged Word crew is heading off on a once in a lifetime adventure. In September of 2019 we are setting sail on a 15-day cruise to Greece, Italy, Malta and the Holy Land. Together, we will be able to explore the sites where God in flesh walked for our salvation, where faith … Continue reading Join with the Jagged Word on a Trip to the Holy Land
By Tim Winterstein - I'm not proud of it, but Alfred Hitchcock is one of the gaps in my film self-education. It's sort of like those classic books of the Western canon I always tell myself I'll get around to. I've got good intentions to read more Dostoevsky or Greek dramas or Moby Dick or … Continue reading Hitchcock in 2018: Rear Window
By Bob Hiller - She is very attractive for you, isn’t she? And you can’t seem to leave her alone. You love being the center of her attention. When she compliments you, you feel like you can conquer the world. You’ve even become an expert on wooing those compliments out of her. You know what … Continue reading Pastor, that’s Not Your Wife
By Hillary Asbury - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all … Continue reading Illustration of the Month: Alpha and Omega
By Joel A. Hess - Since seminary, I have been told by seasoned pastors and “expert” first timers that pastoring is a tough, thankless job. They encouraged me to set boundaries so I don’t get lost in the work and forget about myself and my family. They scared me stiff, perhaps hoping I would not be … Continue reading Dear Pastors and Pastor’s Wives: Stop Whining
By Cindy Koch - If you are reading this, it means that Paul and I are still out hiking the John Muir Trail. I wanted to leave you with a few thoughts while we were out of touch this month. Yes, that’s right, 23 days on the trail—no phones. By now, we have been out … Continue reading No kids allowed on the trail
By Paul Koch - Deep down I have always been a fan of doing hard things. Not that I don’t thoroughly enjoy just lounging on the beach or getting in an afternoon nap. Rather, I believe if we simply default to the path of least resistance, to the easy and simple, we miss out on … Continue reading More Than You Can Handle
