How Much God? How Much Me?
It’s hard to know how to dance with God. There are days when I think all I need to do is sit back and let God do all the work. Interfering would just mess up what God wants to do. …
Unplugging to Recharge
Earlier tonight, I realized I am totally living in 2008. I was answering text messages, email, facebook messages, being instant messaged on facebook, checking blog comments and twittering all at the same time. And the weird part is, I don’t…
Is This What God is Up to In Your Life?
Everyone once in a while when I read the Bible stuff pops up that I just plain never noticed before. It’s been there for thousands of years. I know I’ve read it before. It’s just that I missed it. Earlier…
It Would Be Nice if it was Hot Rapids, MI….
On our way today to Grand Rapids Michigan to meet with several dozen church leaders who want to talk family ministry. It probably won’t bring us a break in the cold snap we’re going through here in the north (Grand…
Classic Rock
I’ve just started two books this week by two guys named Tom. One is Tommy Newberry’s The 4:8 Principle. It’s all about joy found in Phillipians 4:8, but I feel like I’m reading an infomercial. Hey — no punch intended. …
The Future Church
Had a call from a friend and colleague last night at home…a church leader who mentored me in my early years as a pastor and who provided all kinds of good counsel. He’s probably 10-15 years my senior, and we…
Thoughts on How to Talk to People About God
More and more I’m seeing at the end of the day all we’ve got is our relationship with God and with people. Not the idea of a relationship, but the reality of a relationship. Ups and downs, pain and tears,…