My Rearview Mirror: On Planting a Church #1

Almost 13 years into this church plant endeavor, I’ve been pondering more intently a question I’ve received frequently during this first decade. It goes something like this: “So what advice would you give me if I was going to plant a church?” Sometimes it’s worded … Read More

My Rearview Mirror: On Planting a Church

As a church, we’re just shy of 13 years old. That’s hard for me to believe, for it seems like just yesterday there were six of us around a kitchen table committing to planting a church, not knowing if anyone else would even join us. … Read More

The Tree I Don’t Want to Be

Before you comment how gorgeous the tree is in my front yard, you need to know something. Ready? It’s only this beautiful about 14-17 days a year. Okay, 21 max. That’s 3 weeks at best. Yep, three. So for 49 other weeks, I’m dealing with what … Read More

The Woman Behind the Man

When most folks think of youth ministry, their minds picture kids wearing jeans, boys without socks, girls giggling over the guys, and a young man sporting a baseball cap and a whistle desperately trying to gain some semblance of order.  What a picture!  (and it’s … Read More

Q Zone: Today’s Letter is ‘G’

Sunday’s letter was no doubt ‘G.’ No, we weren’t filming an episode for Sesame Street, but we no doubt discussed giving, gifts, even Agabus. See what I mean? The “G’s” were everywhere! So here is some insight to two remaining questions we weren’t able to address … Read More

Is It Really All About Sex? (Part 2)

[NOTE: This is actually a follow-up to a previous post. To read the previous one, click here.] Knowing we are simply called to be a faithful “next link” in this unbroken and obedient chain of Gospel-believers whose lives have been radically changed by Christ away … Read More

Is It Really All About Sex?

It hit me earlier this week like cold water in the face. Like donning my glasses, what was before me became crystal clear in seconds. In a nutshell, what went from fuzzy black and white to vivid HD was simply this: Sex has always been … Read More

Sunday Rewind: Could I Be Called a Christian?

As I mentioned in my message Sunday, one of the classic lyricists of CCM’s days-gone-by is Steve Camp, and I personally think one of his best songs is “Could I Be Called a Christian?” Here are the words for those that were asking for them. … Read More