Is it just me, or is anyone else completely clueless about what this song means? I’ve heard it sung a thousand times, actually as I type this second sentence it is playing on the TV in the background! Until a few minutes ago, I had no idea what the words to the song were (I [...]
Entries from December 2008
December 30, 2008
Kudos to Rick Warren
Rick Warren and Melissa Etheridge were both invited to the Muslim Public Affairs Council earlier this month. I watched the whole thing on TV last week, but I definitely missed a few things happening behind the scenes. You’ve got a pretty interesting collection of people coming together for this one: Rick Warren, whose church has [...]
December 29, 2008
Calvary’s Leadership Structure
My high school ministry is led by two people, myself and Melissa Brosch (in addition to a great team of interns and an administrative assistant). I interviewed with ten churches last year, and none of the others had this kind of leadership structure: two leaders with full-time salaries, benefits, equal authority, etc… Most churches would [...]
December 27, 2008
hume lake flashback
I’m supposed to be studying for some upcoming teaching I’m doing, but I got distracted and found this video file tucked away from a few years back. It’s one of my student from Cornerstone competing in a competition up at Hume Lake. Thanks for the memories Tyler! Kleenex?
December 26, 2008
broken
I have loved this Christmas vacation of mine, but I’ve also been haunted by a couple of tragic stories in the newspaper; stories of brokenness and pain that I can’t imagine witnessing. Stories of men dressed up as Santa murdering people… and kids playing in the park becoming victims of brutal attacks… sad, sad, sad [...]
December 25, 2008
I’m on Tokbox
I just set up a free account with Tokbox. Tokbox allows you to set up free video chats with other Tokbox users- all you need is a webcam (and maybe some headphones). Lindsay will use it to keep in touch with her sister in Ohio, and I’m sure I’ll find a few reasons to jump [...]
December 23, 2008
I am second
Not sure why it took me so long to go check this website out, but I’m glad I finally did. I Am Second.
December 21, 2008
Book review: Mad Church Disease
Last month I received an early edition of Anne Jackson’s new book “Mad Church Disease: Overcoming the Burnout Epidemic”. I just finished it and here’s the short version of my review: If you’re in ministry, you need to read this book. If you feel like you don’t have any free time to read this book, [...]
December 18, 2008
oHIo
The little lady and I are heading to Ohio tomorrow to spend two weeks with the family. I love it out there, especially when its cold. I’ve got a stack of books and my favorite Panera in the world calling my name. I’ll be prepping for a winter camp I’m speaking at a couple days [...]
