Yesterday we buried Merriem’s last living grandparent. Grandmother Murphy was a true southern matriarch. Poised, polished, and prepared for every scenario, even making sure that each detail of her funeral was covered. It has been...
A few years ago I attended a security seminar for churches. You know…how to take down a perpetrator when they try to take two crackers out of the Lord’s Supper tray. (My previous experience as...
Every Friday, we dig into the Connective Tissue archives to see what old dust-encrusted goodies we can pull out. Here’s today’s offering: …here’s what I loved about their wedding vows: Nathan & Cheryl wrote their...
It’s day four of your work week, and your three-a-day is here with not-so-helpful links to get you through. Here’s what I’ve been reading (and enjoying) this week… Sleep Or Die. Nothing like starting your...
A couple of weeks ago we gathered with our small group, as we do every Sunday. We ate a little barbecue and played a little Taboo and spent a little time in prayer for one...
Recently I was hanging out in my Starbucks annex office with my friend Ben Salmon. I enjoy hanging out with Ben, even though he has an annoying habit of wanting to sit on a cedar...
I discovered something recently that may mark the end of singles ministry at the Summit Church. Now, we don’t have an official singles ministry, per se. We do have singles. And we do have ministry. That...
Flashback Friday = Big Fun. Well, for me anyway, because I get to dust off the archives… I’m a fainter. I’m not proud of that fact, but it’s true. I faint when pain hits me,...
It’s Thursday. I’m lazy. But why should you suffer? Here are three quick reads that I’ve loved this week. Maybe you will, too: When Leaders React Emotionally: An Interview With Home Depot CEO Frank...
Earlier in life, I was a big fan of surprising my wife. I say “earlier in life,” because it didn’t take me long to realize that she’s not the fan I am. I’d spend weeks...
