What you don't know...
This week, between the TV camera and the repetition of a 24 hour news media, we have been privy to some amazing feats of immaturity. Mark Twain once wrote " It's not what you don't…
Topic: Devotional
What's Your Big Problem?
Everyone has problems, in fact everyone has a list of problems, and the point of a job, the point of leadership is to solve problems. In churches there are all kinds of problems, t…
Bible Reading Program
Many of you have expressed a desire to continue your Bible reading program. You can find the chart that I took the readings from HERE. I am so excited that we read through the Bibl…
Seriously Funny
One of the hardest things for us to realize as a church was to be content with the way that God has made us. This Sunday we will be looking at how to have Joy in the face of Povert…
Bigfoot Seen Fleeing as Hurricane Fay Approaches
Like it or not, our modern culture revolves around stories. TV, movies, even the nightly news and the Olympic games revolve around the narratives we are so desperate to hear. So wh…
Doubters Welcome
I am currently reading a book for a course in theology in which the author seems to have written in fear that technology will somehow replace God in society. His basic premis is th…
Good News and Bad News
I really don't know why people begin conversations this way. Especially auto mechanics who are holding your car hostage. But, after putting the mini-van in the shop for A/C work, I…
The Deception of Worry
BoingBoing blogged this Swedish {Correction: Dutch} insurance ad plastered on the back of a bus. It reminded me that a lot of the time I worry about things that only appear to be t…
What Genre is your Bible
I read a lot of books. I mostly read how to books dealing with church ministry stuff, but often enjoy a good biography or science fiction like "Out of the Silent Plant." I read new…
Easter Ponderings at 4:30 a.m.
It is 4:30 a.m. on Easter Saturday. A few minutes ago I am lying in bed thinking about Easter. The main thought that consumes me is that Easter is about Christ. It is about worship…
Ask Seek Knock
I got an email this morning from a guy nammed Luke. He had some difficult passages that he wanted answers to, and I believe he really is sincerely seeking. Pray with me for Him tha…
Afraid of Ghosts?
October is just around the corner and it seems that Halloween will be just as big this year if not bigger than last. I have been thinking a lot of what we fear in preparation for a…
My garage is always a mess
My wife is an excellent housekeeper and has taught me and our kids to take great care of our house. For instance every bed is made and rooms are cleaned before leaving for school a…
What do you do when you are in a valley?
I love to watch survival shows on Discovery channel. My favorite was Survivorman, a Canadian guy who would lose himself somewhere and video tape his escape by himself, but he must …
Space Shuttle Launch
I almost drove to Titusville yesterday to see the space shuttle launch. I have never been that close and usually settle for going out in the yard. I have determined that the next t…
Every Member a ...
This Sunday we will be talking about expectations at church and it has me thinking about what I expect out of the people of our church. As part of a church planting school that I a…
Devotional Blog
Last month I began chronicling my personal Bible time on a blog. {inthedaily} It was my goal for the month to read through the book of James 1 chapter a week, and every day boil it…
Elk Lock Horns and Die
I ran across this picture from the Smithsonian. Apparently like humans, Elk tend to lock horns. They become territorial, take a position and stand their ground. Unfortunately, for …
I have never seen the sun
I have never, in my life, seen the sun. No I am not blind, but every attempt I have made to look at the sun has been a failure. You see, each time I try, the light is so bright tha…
Thank's for Goliath
I wonder if David ever thanked God for Goliath. I wonder if he thanked God for Saul's javelin, or for the cave of Adullam. I am sure that David prayed about Goliath as he gathered …