[ready] and waiting
The last few weeks many people in my life have been playing the waiting game. Spending hours simply waiting on the birth of a child, a great miracle of healing, or clarity in their direction or decision making. It is a part of life that almost seems inescapable. To desire something so badly but to … Read more
[truth] inspired by a painting, a book about sheep, and a boat ride.
There is an urgency inside of me today to set aside everything, yes even the most important of priorities, and put my thoughts on paper. Im learning to shed the fear of speaking truth. Even if that truth leaves those around me questioning. Even if that truth leads me on a journey of the unknown. … Read more
stay the course
Its been four months since Lifestone Church was planted in the south side of Pittsburgh. Its been that same amount of time since i placed my trust in God that he knew what he was doing in calling me to be a part of such endeavor. My feelings toward it take me back to my … Read more
here i am
Here, being the living room of a good friends apartment. I, which makes reference to self, or as my parents named me, Ronald J. Lombardo. Am, which proves my present state of being. With that being said, most readers have done one of two things. Clicked the round X at the top of their screens … Read more
enjoying the rain
Since my return from haiti over a month ago, it seems God has begun a new work in me. To say it plainly, he has shown me that my life is going to change. I have no details. I have no assignments. Just change. I must be honest when i say that this forecast to … Read more
jezi-renmen-ayiti
These were the words that ran across our bright red t-shirts that became our banner both literally and figuratively while in Haiti. It translates [Jesus Loves Haiti] and this message rings true. Haiti will always be in my mind and on my heart. I am forever indebted and honored to meet a people with such great … Read more
on the edge
This post is to those unsure of giving their life back to Christ. They are on the edge of completely committing to his will and his way, but just aren’t ready yet. They have tasted the fruit of forgiveness in their past, but feel unworthy. They remember a peace that passes all understanding, but forget … Read more
tigers return
The greatest day of Tiger Woods professional career was November 27th, 2009. Around 2:00 o’clock in the morning, when his SUV slammed into his neighbors tree, the process of healing began. All at once, there in that moment, destruction gave birth to restoration. Whether he wanted them to or not, all of his transgressions would … Read more
grace+effort
Gods grace, or my effort. well, what is it? BOTH. Im tired of pulling the Gods grace card. Im tired of struggling with sin. Im tired of making excuses for my self-induced mistakes. This morning confirmed what i’ve been learning the last few months, that in order to experience the fullness of God in my … Read more
a powerful prefix
Ive been called to be transparent. For far too long the church has been separated from its leaders. You want truth, here it is. Ive been called to be a pastor, yet many times i don’t feel i’m capable of leading myself, let alone a congregation. I struggle in the flesh as anyone does, but … Read more
