Be careful little thumbs

Be careful little thumbs
Mark Batterson wrote on his blog today: I was reading 2 Corinthians 10:10 today: “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his speaking amounts to nothing.” That text triggered this thought: some of us are very different people “in person” than we are...

How far is too far physically

How far is too far physically
This is a polarizing topic, and the Bible doesn’t make it cut-and-dry.  One of my young friends told me a couple of weeks ago that he and his girlfriend were “on her bed, doing what we usually do.”  So, I asked, “what’s that?”  He replied, “Oh, making...

Rapid Change… in a Baptist church

Lately I have been spending more time on the communication half of my title, which has changed again.  I’m now known as the Director of Communication and Technology.  I like that it’s much shorter. So, we’re in the midst of implementing a new strategic plan, and I’ve never seen us...

Pit in my stomach. Maybe I’m just getting old.

I work with teenagers on a daily basis.  Part of my personal mission and calling is, quoting Doug Fields, to “make young lives count.”  I have this desire, however unattainable, to see teenagers become men and women who pursue God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. I must be getting...

Investing in the Kingdom

Today, I am completely ripping off Mark Batterson.  He’s the super-cool pastor from National Community Church in D.C.  His post hit me square in the chest today, and this was right after I watched this video (also worth your time).  Are we missing the mark when it comes to giving? If you purchased...

Thankful, I’m so thankful

I’m following Dean’s lead and posting about thankfulness. It’s easy to get unthankful.  We think that we’re the only ones with financial problems.  With the DOW falling below 8,000, thousands of Americans being laid off, rising food costs, and more, we sometimes start to curse...

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