This week we lost a giant. My mom and dad were church shopping when we first met Larry and Pat Freeman. I was just a little, insecure, whiny, first-grader but within seconds, I had a feeling that these two people were special. While my parents were asking grown up questions, this[…]
Today is unlike any other day…
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a post (something I’m hoping to remedy), and there are plenty of reasons for that – none of which are exciting stories. But as I prepare to begin a new season of life and ministry, I’m finding a pull back to writing and[…]
Bigger Prayers
Remember when you were a kid and you would imagine your play ground equipment turning into a castle or fort? In my backyard, my cousin and I would routinely take off in our F-14 Tomcats to jet around seeking Russian Megs that were getting way to close to our aircraft carriers[…]
Reboot the System
Lent has become a really important time in my life. I appreciate the wisdom of the Church Fathers and Mothers who looked at life and realized we needed a yearly season of slowing down. I was taking part in a meeting with other Pastors and worship leaders at the beginning of[…]
Getting back into the groove
I finally got to experience the phenomena known as Disney’s animated movie Frozen. I think I was one of the last people in America to see this very musical and happy little story. Normally, I’m one of the first out of the gate to see Disney movies. Growing up in[…]
Wonder
It’s pretty easy to get calloused this time of year. Even if you’re trying your dead level best to be focused on the real reason for the season, it can become cloudy at times. Even the music – carols and hymns – can become white noise just happening in the[…]
I don’t like Mr. Hyde
Last evening was really weird. I had gotten home from a really great time at our Wednesday Night Disciple-Training time and things were pretty normal. The boys were still up and goofing around. We got them ready for bed and then it was time to crash. I didn’t realize how[…]
A Thought…
This is more question/poll than a typical post – what happens in a regular church worship service? That may seem like a strange question coming from a pastor, but I think it’s one that deserves some real conversation. I guess there are a couple ways of framing a question like[…]
12 years…
It’s been 12 years since the day that defined an entire generation. 12 years since nearly 3000 lives were abruptly brought to an end. 12 years since many have felt safe, secure and peaceful. 12 years of war…of terror…of seeking “justice.” 12 years of children who will never get to[…]
Does the Kingdom “move” you?
When I was growing up my family belonged to a growing Wesleyan Church in Pinellas Park, Fl. It was the days when the idea of mega-church was just starting to take root in the evangelical world. My family was all-in at this Church and most of my very fondest memories[…]