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Heard and Seen on a Summer Day
Haiku A couple of random outdoor haiku: Screeching high above New hawk family in our tree Flee lil chihuahua —————————— Flashing across the sky Container of Heat, light and wish Shooting star I see
Theology and Pipe Smoking
During commercials, while watching the Opening Ceremonies, I ran across this smashing (sorry, to much London already) article on pipe smoking and theology. It’s not only incredibly informative about the intersection of those two subjects, but is also very well written. Now I know why Churchwardens are so long. Be sure to read all three […]
6 ways to better engage with millennials
Most preachers look out on Sunday to see a variety of generations represented in their congregations. Preaching effectively to such a broad audience can be a challenge, especially when considering the differences between the oldest and youngest generations. The brains of these two groups are wired and conditioned so differently to information that it is […]
Excerpt of Our Book on FaithVillage.Com
Been to FaithVillage yet? It is a “free social network for faith experiences.” Brad Russell, Senior Editor and COO of FaithVillage, has been a friend and deep source of encouragement since our first church plant in Floresville, TX has written a post about the book. Read the Chapter 2 excerpt from our Maggie Lee for Good […]
Let the Illustrations Begin
The New York Times this morning has a lead story in the Sports section that will find its way into many a pulpit in coming weeks. The courage, competition, agony of defeat, and perseverance that stand out in the lives of Olympians continue to illustrate themes of the Bible and their preaching points. Here is […]
Is Preaching Getting You in Trouble?
Amos 7:7-15 One of my Old Testament professors–Dr. Boo Heflin– in seminary made Amos come to life, painting a lasting picture of him with his brilliant presentations in class. I admit that I never thought much of Amos, skipping over him on my way to other books of the Bible I thought were more interesting. […]
From Sunday: “Partnering with God”
“Partnering with God” Mark 6:1-13 Church for the Highlands, Sunday, July 8, 2012 John Henson Podcast/Audio
Independence in the Deep Woods
We are heading out to our family farm for the day, out where the phone signal is poor, time is irrelevant, and where you can hear the wind in the tops of pine trees. Happy 4th!
“Being the Beloved” sermon clip by Henri Nouwen
I ran across the following video of Henri Nouwen’s ever-popular and oft quoted sermon, “Being the Beloved.”
Happy Anniversary, Jinny!
18? I guess that makes us adults in marriage years. What an incredible 18 years they have been to the beautiful bride who continues to be my passion, inspiration, fascination, extroversion, and devotion. I look forward to the next 18! Jinny gave me the card on the left this morning at breakfast. I found a […]
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