What a great weekend! Spent Saturday Morning DE-constructing the new Katalyst building. I've decided that when I retire, I'm starting a de-construction business. How fun would it be to get up every morning and destroy stuff!! ok…maybe that's a bit of the inner child coming out, but we had a blast and the place is well on its way to being the [...]
Being that my little sister turned 22 this morning, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share a few of her finer moments. Enjoy… Favorite picture: And for those of you wondering….yes, that devilishly good looking stud standing beside her is none other than myself! Favorite Quality:The fact that we share the same weird, sometimes evil sense of humor. It's really [...]
Ever come across portions of the bible you wish you could just ignore? I happen to have quite a few….but one in particular that God's been really hammering home lately is Matthew 5:43-48. I'm definitely the type of guy who enjoys it when the bad guy in the movies gets whats coming to him….and if your not that way, then [...]
Just in case the worship band at The ROCK ever needs a break….I've found the perfect stand in's!
Check out the following re-post from JD GREEAR on Accountability. You can read the original post HERE. Regardless of whether you're a pastor in a "mega-church" or the little country church with 40 people on a big day, I'd say that there is a wealth of truth in this article for all of us! Read on and take notes! "Megapastors and Adultery… [...]
This list was handed to me on my first day of orientation at SEBTS. I've adapted it slightly from it's original intention for seminary students, however, it's a rockin list of principles for life non the less! Maintain your quiet time. Guard your Marriage/Family. Pursue holiness by protecting your thought life, maintaining your integrity, and avoiding the places of temptation [...]
One of the things that I feel like I'm constantly and perpetually challenged by is a simple little three word question: "Advance or Maintain?" In my study of the bible…….Advance or maintain? In my understanding of the gospel…….Advance or maintain? In my relationship with Ashleigh…….Advance or maintain? In my job performance………Advance or maintain? In my personal holiness………..Advance or maintain? The list [...]
In honor of the new season that can't get here fast enough, we're sharing some of the comedic genius known as "The Office"… Andrew's favorite #1: Andrew's Favorite #2: (after michael ran over meredith with his company car in the parking lot) Ryan: Did this happen on company property? Michael Scott: It was on company property, with company property. So, double [...]
Ran across a post via the Between The Times blog that referenced an excellent point for all those who find themselves in the church planting world. You can read the text HERE. The basic idea was that: "success in church planting and other endeavors depends primarily upon our faithfulness to the gospel rather than upon sociological analysis or strategic planning." I couldn't [...]
