“Competing Well: How to Live a Life of Love with Church People” Delivered to Church for the Highlands Sunday, August 12, 2012 This is the last of the Olympic Life sermon series. It focuses on the vital aspect of community for a follower of Jesus. Paul’s words to the church at Ephesus (4:25-5:2) remind us […]
Olympic Life Series: “Spiritual Carb Loading” John 6:24-34 Delivered to Church for the Highlands Sunday, August 5, 2012 Podcast of sermon is here.
Science projects, imaginative energy, infectious laughter Things I am missing about you everyday Sweet spirit, expanding heart, God-awareness Things I found in you in most every way Big sister, loyal friend, writer of song Things about you that I continue to say Three years is much too long
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
The Olympic Life: “Finding Power for Your Life in Christ” Ephesians 3:14-21 Pentecost 9B Church for the Highlands Power from the Holy Spirit Power from Comprehension Power from God’s Intention iTunes audio/podcast here
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 […]
I am not the biggest fan of sermon series, although I have done plenty, even one or two going for what seemed an eternity of Sundays. It doesn’t take long until you see the torture in people’s faces, the squirms in the pews, and the predictable head bobbing (usually just by the deacons who used […]
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 […]
2 Samuel 7:1-14a Well You have no house A God without a big house? This tent isn’t so bad ——————————————– Jeremiah 23:1-6 See their matted fleeces A diaspora of ruminents Woe says Chief Shepherd ——————————————- Psalm 23 Enemies over there While I enjoy this table Goodness and mercy ——————————————– Ephesians 2:11-22 Ya’ll are now up […]
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 […]
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