Yesterday afternoon a group of my Student Ministry staffers helped to decorate the Cove. We decided to take some goofy pictures to resemble awkward family photos. Here's one... and you can see the rest HERE. ... [Continue Reading]
Hope
This morning started our advent series at LifePoint for the adult worship services. Pastor Jym spoke on Hope and how Christ brings hope to each us of. I was reminded of that idea this evening while reading a book called The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun and Paul Hattaway. The book is a truly remarkable story of a Chinese Christian who has faced ... [Continue Reading]
Crossing the Jordan
As I read stories from Scripture, I am reminded of the fact that every unbelievable act of faith is accompanied by an unbelievably impossible task. Each time the task seems impossible, God steps into the situation and does what no one could have possibly expected. The moment that sticks out most in my mind is the journey into the Promised Land that was ... [Continue Reading]
The immediate or the important?
This evening we finished our series, "The Battle Within," with our high school students. During the final message we looked at the last temptation Jesus faced: to worship the Enemy as a shortcut to receiving the kingdoms of the world that Jesus would ultimately have to die for. So often we're willing to trade what's immediate for what's ... [Continue Reading]
Don ‘ t wait
In reading Spiritual Leadership this evening I was challenged by a quote. "The mediocre leader postpones difficult decisions, conversation, and letters. Delay solves nothing and usually makes problems worse." Unfortunately, I'm sure I'm guilty of postponing challenging tasks. That's one reason why I can sometimes be a ... [Continue Reading]
God ‘ s invitation of ADVENTURE
Last Sunday Pastor Jym gave me the opportunity to preach during the adult services at LifePoint. I decided to teach a message on the passage of Scripture that the Lord used to call me to the ADVENTURE in Brazil and to share my testimony in the process. If you would like to listen to it, you can listen online by clicking here. ... [Continue Reading]
ADVENTURE Update
It has been a while since I posted an update of where we are in the process of getting to Brazil. On Thursday, November 12, the Board of Elders at LifePoint decided that Kari and I really need to find a sending agency rather than the church attempting to do something that it's not set up to do. So last Friday we began the process of finding an ... [Continue Reading]
You just never know
I had a really encouraging conversation tonight with a friend I met in Brazil last summer. During my last Sunday in the country, I was given the opportunity to preach at Acacias Community Church, and I felt like I really bombed. Since things were being translated, I went nearly an hour (it takes double the time), and I even saw some people sleeping in the ... [Continue Reading]
There is no ” I ” in team… but there is a ” me “
We had a Student Ministry Team meeting this evening, and it was fun hanging out with my friends who work with students at our church. Our Student Ministry is incredibly blessed by committed people who love the Lord and who love teenagers. When Kari and I finally move to Brazil, it's good to know that the ministry will be in capable hands until the church ... [Continue Reading]
Living Streams Community Church Missions Conference
Kari and I had an opportunity to go to Living Streams Community Church last night to share at their Missions Conference. We had a really great time and were blessed by the warmth of the congregation and Pastor Greg. One of the highlights was getting to see a friend from my Taylor days as well as kids I've gotten to know over the years through Middle ... [Continue Reading]
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