Sinner, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Son, Church Planter, Professor, Writer, Speaker, Mentor and Coach, and did I say Sinner?
Tuesday is for Preaching [I started this post yesterday and didn’t finish because of other pressing demands.] Did you know that the Miriam-Webster Dictionary has a three-word noun? Really, a three-word noun. It’s true. Here it is: Monday-Morning Quarterback: a person who unfairly criticizes or questions the decisions and actions of other people after something has … More Monday-Morning Quaterbacking the Sermon
Monday Discussion Stop. Just stop. Whatever you are doing, whatever you are planning, stop. Give yourself to this moment. Ask just one question. Are you ready for it? I don’t think you are. I’m not sure I am either. You’re thinking about what to eat, or the text message that just came in, or the … More 500 Words to Start Your Week (and change your life)
Sunday Afternoon Musings It’s one of my favorite passages of Scripture. And for me, it’s hard to read it and not be awed by its truth. In fact, EVERY time I read it I feel like I am on the edge of cliff face looking up, and complete understanding is waiting for me only if I scale … More Marveling at Forgiveness
Musings It’s no secret to readers of this site that I am a huge fan of one-to-one relationships when it comes to forming Christ in others (and our own) lives. Great things happen in small groups. Wonderful things happen in corporate worship. Breath-taking discoveries can happen in personal Bible study and meditation. But for radical … More The Power of One-to-one Mentoring
Churches do so much good but sometimes the good things we do inhibit people from hearing the Gospel. Here’s a quick read and challenge for all church leaders. For more see: Things We Do that Prevent People from Hearing the Gospel
A Snap Shot of an Evening in the Neighborhood All times are approximate. Home at 5:30 PM: Out for a brief bike ride, 22 minutes, 6 miles. Stop at High School gym to look in on a girls Volleyball game. One of our families has a daughter on the team. It’s a chance to sit … More What Does “Neighboring” Look Like?
Monday is for Discussion I am often surprised by how many people ask me questions about this or that book about the afterlife. People are well meaning, they want to see something in the theater or read a book that affirms their faith in God and their belief in the resurrection. I understand that. But … More Some “Faith Affirming” Films are Dangerous
Growth as a leader is a never ending process. Here’s a tool to help you continue the journey. For more see: Brief Review of 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Sunday Afternoon Musings I have been riding a bike for about five years. This years goals: a 60 and 100K ride, and a 1,000 total miles. (So far: 60k ride done. 100k ride will come in the next two weeks, and this summer’s mileage stands at 752 miles down.) Here’s some of the reasons I … More Ten Reasons Why I Ride
In May of 2011, I was preaching for a friend in Michigan and was assaulted by at least 150 billboards advertising porn of one type or another. There was so much of it seemed almost to become just part of the backdrop of the drive. We live in a cesspool that abuses and objectifies women. … More Not Tormented by Sin
