Sinner, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Son, Church Planter, Professor, Writer, Speaker, Mentor and Coach, and did I say Sinner?
Among the many things I have been working on since leaving Trinity Church as its Senior Pastor is a revision of my 2012 book, Picking A President: Or Any Other Elected Official. Some might think it odd to revise a book that is only five years old. Let me tell you why I’m doing it. … More A Chapter Revision Excerpt
If you have an elderly friend or parent, or if you are reading this and you happen to be older and slower and less spry than you once were, don’t miss John Stonestreet’s commentary today. Your friend or parent or anyone else who happens to be “shut-in” from as much outside contact with people as … More Thinking of Phyllis and Other Believing “Shut-ins”
Filled with a knowledge of Scripture, this one sentence from Ann Voskamp’s blog post today (“What to hold on to when it feels like the world is hurting”) is worth contemplating, as is the whole post she offers the world today. There is faith that stands or falls on the truth that the future with … More Ann’s Words
ER 15 Years (1994-2009) 331 episodes It introduced actors like George Cloney, Juliana Margulies, Anthony Edwards and so many others. It won 23 Primetime Emmy Awards, including the 1996 Outstanding Drama Series award, and received 124 Emmy nominations, which makes it the most nominated drama program in history.[1] ER won 116 awards in total, including … More It Was One of TV’s Longest Running Shows
Every believer has those moments that Hillary Scott sings so beautifully about in this song. Enjoy.
On a morning when we woke up to yet another tragedy in Dallas, … On another morning when we were reminded that justice and peace are far from us, … On yet another day when our hope and confidence in the direction of our country has been shaken to the core, … Would you take … More Praise God with Me
Five years ago in April I was hearing from a surprising number of lay people about the lack of depth to the preaching they were hearing in their churches. It’s the kind of thing you hear when you travel and preach in various churches. I’m still hearing that in conversations with people today. Don’t let … More Preacher, Work Harder.
Here is another in a series of posts on Intensely Local Ministry. This one may be way out of people’s comfort zone. But then again, Jesus didn’t call us to a life of comfort or even safety. He calls us to seek and serve the lost. This is a link to an NPR story about … More I Don’t Like the Title but I Love this Example
Once, there were great men who walked the earth. Here’s a quote from one of them. “Nothing so clears the vision and lifts up the life, as a decision to move forward in what you know to be entirely the will of the Lord.” –John Paton, servant of God Simple. Read your Bible. Do what … More Great Quotes to Move Your Life
What if your small group and your church truly became transformative in your neighborhood? Friday is for Heart Songs Later today I will post on my experience in Dearborn, MI witnessing to Muslims for the last two days. For now, here is an inspiring video from Soma Communities. Update Jul… Source: Could this Happen in … More Could this Happen in Your Church!
