Guarding Against the Grumbling
I’ve been hanging out a lot in Exodus lately, which is undoubtedly one of my favorite books of the Bible. Behind 1 Timothy. But ahead of Malachi. Maybe tied with Genesis. Definitely more attention grabbing...
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Flashback Friday: Raising Pansies
On the fifth day I kick back and pull up something from the archives. Here’s today’s contribution: Since you have three sons, what are you doing to make sure your sons don’t grow up to...
Thursday Three For All
The Quietest Place On Earth Will Drive You Insane Within 45 Minutes. Okay. I don’t want to go insane. Can I stay in there for 44? ‘When it’s quiet, ears will adapt. The quieter the room,...
Two Pictures. A Thousand Words. One Huge Weekend.
18 services. 8,036 in attendance. 181 baptisms. One amazing God. And the gospel in four words: Jesus in my place. [photo credit: Blair Graham] [photo credit: Kimberly Naranjo]
Flashback Friday: Good Friday? GREAT Friday.
Today marks the centerpiece of Christianity. The day upon which all eternity hinges. I could think of no better flashback than this one, inspired by Max Lucado’s Next Door Savior: With hands nailed open, he invited...
Thursday Three For All
Five Principles for Leaders Who Eat Elephants. (Hint: one of ’em ain’t “needs more ketchup.”) Somewhere in between [those two extremes] is the right balance of change leadership. There is no magic formula or simple...
Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
Yesterday afternoon I received a text that every man dreams of receiving from his wife: “Free Chick Fil A sandwich with a worship guide. Bring some home and we’ll go there for dinner.” Yay-yuh. I’m...
Who Needs To Know Your Why.
If you hang around me for about seven minutes or so, you’ll immediately recognize two things: 1. I’m a big fan of Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs. You don’t necessarily need to do anything with that...
New Day, New Parking Rules
Before you read the following post, take note that the original publication date was April 1. April. First. April Fools Day. Thank you. And carry on. If you’re a regular reader of this blog who...
People Trump Policies – Every Single Time
West Club Campus Pastor Brad O’Brien tipped me off to this post by Phil Cooke. One quote worth mentioning… …your customers, media audience, or donors don’t care about your policy about anything. Policies are to...
