We parked behind the church this morning. As we were leaving in our truck, my (very literal) son gasped and said, “That sign says ‘NO TRUCKS!” We explained what the owners meant and explained that it was there because they were concerned that some big trucks could tear up their parking lot. Just then, I … Continue reading No Trucks!
Over the years, Tim and I have been honored to serve on worship teams with many wonderful, unique people. Each person has had a “sound” of their own, which I seem to remember them with. I remember how some led, and I remember how others followed. Some led worship with hand cues, and others with … Continue reading Mike
When I’ve studied the book of Ruth in the past, my thoughts have mostly drifted toward acknowledging Ruth’s greatness. Ruth was faithful. Ruth was yielding. Ruth took care of small business. I can easily look at Ruth and admire her because she is easier for me to relate to. Ruth was an outsider. However, despite … Continue reading Ruth
How well we host people in our churches reflects how well we host the Presence overall. Influential church leaders don’t typically hyperfocus on one element in service while neglecting the other. I believe most of us have experienced an unhealthy imbalance. Hospitality matters and there are strategic moves we can make to welcome people into … Continue reading Hosting the Presence: Hospitality
Rereading the Declaration of Independence in light of the J.D. trial and everything I’ve learned this year about headship-focused, abusive spouses and leaders in the church, I can’t help but see the usurpation parallels. Both governments and marriage are institutions. Here’s my take, in a nutshell: When it is necessary to break free from an … Continue reading Happy Independence Day!
My kids love Chic-Fil-A sauce. When they saw I brought a big container home from the store one afternoon, it was like heaven had opened up, and they exclaimed how pleased they were! I’m not exaggerating. They let me know when it’s gone! I’ve started keeping an extra container in our pantry just to keep … Continue reading Refrigerate After Opening
I’ve been learning about the neuroscience of eating disorders. Yesterday, while listening to a podcast, the speaker mentioned how obsessed our culture is with diets and bodies. What I found intriguing was the comment made about Weight Watchers. It was something to the effect of then once people started catching onto the harmfulness of diet … Continue reading Duped
I know I’ve been talking a lot about abuse lately on here and if that makes you uncomfortable, I’m not really sorry. I’m glad. Because I had to get uncomfortable before I got mad. If you pray for God to break your heart for what breaks His, He will. And you might be surprised to … Continue reading Sorry, Not Sorry
If your definition of “revival” looks like God doing all the work while you sit around and watch him, what you’re looking for isn’t biblical. Revival isn’t reactionary; it’s responsive. I hear the Lord speaking to my heart this morning: “Take up your courage, you Gideon believers. Your cries for me to move looks like … Continue reading How do you define revival?
I understand things better with pictures because I’m a big kid. So, I recently really got something through a mind picture story the Lord gave me. I’d like to share this with you because it’s vital, and I, well, I don’t want you to die without knowing the truth. Picture this with me: You are … Continue reading Following the Dude with the Wonky Stick
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