The Foundations: An Introduction to Intentional Discipleship
A Daunting Task I have a deep and abiding passion for discipleship, which is probably why this series is has been hard to write â because I want to get […]
Two Sheets of Paper that have Captivated my Life
I have a deep and abiding passion for intentional discipleship and designing a path to take people from “unsaved” to “church elder” has been my preoccupation for a few years now. The intensity of this fixation has increased recently as I have worked through a re-visioning process with the church I’m currently serving, and then doubled over the past month as I’ve […]
How to be a Christian Husband
As I was cleaning off my desk, I stumbled across a note I wrote during a counseling session a while back where a man asked me, âWhat does it mean to be a Christian husband?â. He didnât grow up in a Christian home and didnât know what scripture said, so he didnât have much to draw on. I was powerfully […]
Review of “Mondays with My Old Pastor” by JosĂ© Luis Navajo
âMondays with My Old Pastorâ by Jose Luis Navajo Thomas Nelson Summary âMondays with My Old Pastorâ is a timely book written to give hope and encouragement to ministers who have burnt-out, or who are burning out. and can be of help to anyone who has ever felt they canât do anything right, donât know anything helpful, and are not […]
Two Podcasts I NEVER Miss
I’m currently on a “staycation”. I was starting to feel tired and distracted, and I know what happens when I travel down that road too far, so I scheduled some time off. I’m not going anywhere, but I get to sleep in some, hang out with the family, and do some fun things around the house I didn’t have time […]
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,600 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 4 years to get that many views. Click here […]
Waiting & Preparing
I shared this devotional at a Christmas Eve Service last night: Over the past month both our churches have been celebrating the season of Christmas by using Advent candles. They are a wonderful tool to remind us that the story of Christmas doesnât just surround the baby in the manger, but encompasses the whole gospel. Iâve been preaching a sermon […]
My Boys' Testimonies and Baptisms
On October 14th I had the amazing privilege of baptising my sons Ethan and Edison. It was such a wonderful day, and my wife and I are so proud of them. I’ve finally uploaded their testimony and baptism video to youtube and want to share it with you. The audio isn’t that great, so here’s a copy of their testimonies. Every word […]
"Making Room" ~ The Meaning of Christmas / Life
Thatâs a cool video. The reason I like it so much is because it expands our understanding of Christmas. It gives meaning to the simple Christmas story we have just seen acted out for us. It takes us far beyond the nativity scene, the baby in the manger, the shepherds and the wise men⊠far beyond the trappings of our […]
What to Do with Bad News
In light of current events I put together this handout to give to my church tomorrow. I thought it might be helpful to give you some things to do when you hear or experience bad news. This is by no means a comprehensive guide, but is what is on my heart to share right now. 1. Pray in Concentric Circles […]
My Sermon Archive
Hello and Merry Christmas! I’ve been having too wonderful of a time with my family and church and haven’t been posting much, so I wanted to point you to where you can read some of my sermons. (I know you’ve been sitting in front of your computer, just waiting for someone to send you some sermons to read over the […]
Pretending To Be F.I.N.E.
How are you? – Fine. Really? – Yup, Fine. Are you sure, ’cause you don’t sound fine? – Totally fine. Ok. Have you had that conversation with someone? Someone once told me that F.I.N.E. stands for “Feelings I’m Not Expressing”, and while I agree that there are times and places to keep things to yourself (or to gush), there are a […]
Spiritual Lostness
I preached this sermon on Sunday and wanted to share it with you. Introduction Do you ever feel lost? I suppose there are lots of ways to get lost. You can get geographically lost. Like whenever you go to a new mall, or a big store, and are trying to find your way around. I get lost all the time […]
Map of Pilgrim's Progress
UPDATE: Hey, if you’re seeing this, you’d probably enjoy the Pilgrim’s Progress Study I’ve been doing on my “Of Interest” Podcast too. Check it out! I’m almost done reading John […]
7 Things Your Pastor Wants You to Know but Probably Wonât Tell You
I have a question for you. How well do you know your pastor â really? What comes to mind when you think of your pastor? Some people treat us like we are another species â rare and peculiar, unlike anything else in the world â and that creates some unique challenges. This article was first published in 2009 by Promise Keeperâs SEVEN Magazine, […]
Review of "The Purpose Driven Life: Expanded Edition" by Rick Warren
“The Purpose Driven Life: Expanded Edition” by Rick Warren Zondervan Summary Have you ever wondered why you are here, why God created you the way He did, in the place you are at, among the people that surround you? Have you ever felt like you were made for something, but couldnât put a handle on what, why, or how? Have […]
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