Today I celebrated my 43rd birthday. I received lots of birthday wishes from dear friends–all of which I appreciate more than you know. Some were simple tweets/texts/ Facebook messages…and some were longer wishes for a blessed, caffeinated day filled with Chuy's and shiny pants. (Long story). After another year on the planet, I'm even more [...]
To be honest, I wasn't sure I could keep up at times, but reading the Bible through in 90 days is a pretty amazing experience. And, as my life usually is, it's ironic that I finished with Revelation on Hopeless Saturday (the day before Easter Sunday). There were 3 major things that are lodged in [...]
What transforms the 'shirtless, lonely idiot on a hill' into the leader of a movement? If you want to lead a ministry, a family, a business, or a movement, you need to know. *(thanks petegall)
Um. I get it, but it just seems wrong…like attempting to achieve 'community' in solitude. But for the Fight Club Airlines fan, it's finally here:
Art is defined as 'putting a frame around a moment'. If that definition holds true, this is one of the best definitions of what it means to be human. Beautifully done. Inspiring. …find out more about Culture Making and Andy Crouch here…
Ministry is foremost about people and relationships. As a worship leader and amateur sound guy I realize there can be areas of tension between the stage and the booth. Between 'us' and 'them'. But the goal of the worship leader and the sound person should be identical: to provide as few distractions for the worshipper [...]
Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” He’d to do that without remembering the words of Jesus… “Martha, Martha…you are worried about so many things. Only one thing is important..” Tom, Tom… You are worried about so many things. Be still. Know. Trust.
“It’s no use walking anywhere to preach, unless walking IS our preaching.” -St Francis
A few days ago, our 6yo son came home from Kindergarten with some important news. "Haley kissed me at school today", he announced with a disgusted look in his eye. "What did you do?", I asked. "I told her that if she did it again I wouldn't be her friend anymore." "That's not very nice," [...]