I love Father’s Day! My kids always make it special (with the help of Michelle, I suspect). They really know how to make a dad feel loved! Objectives of today’s message were to keep the message simple and short. I was 1 for 2. The three words to remember were Lean, Lead and Love. Don;t […]
READ MOREYou’re probably aware that I sometimes recommend books on my blog—off to the side, or even in a post. This time I actually want to showcase one short book—it’s a game-changer. Truly one of the most powerful books I’ve ever read and re-read in my life! And I return to it often to remind myself […]
READ MOREMy friend, Perry Noble is not shy—if you think he is you certainly don’t know him. Fact is, he can (and often does) say anything on his heart—good, bad or ugly—and he’s usually right on. I know a lot of pastors link to him because he can take the blame too LOL! That being said, […]
READ MOREIf God offered the following and you could only pick one, which would you choose? Riches beyond compare A constant feeling of euphoria Perfect health A comfortable life More friends than you could possibly fathom To be spiritually broken and crushed What was that sixth one again? Broken? Crushed? Sign me up for that! […]
READ MOREAnother very special weekend @Southbrook Church! We were in John chapter 12 today and it was one of my very favorite accounts in all of scripture-the story of Mary anointing the feet of Jesus! Would that more Christ followers would rest in the love of Christ as completely and confidently as Mary did. Then, as […]
READ MOREOk, here’s how it all started… So what happened the very next day?! I went jogging on the trail near our house and right smack in the middle of the trail—just starring at me was this little fellow: The only reason I have a picture is because I jog with my iphone so I […]
READ MORERemember this guy? For the last 2 days I’ve felt a lot like him. Allow me to explain. I’m not talking about wanting to run off and live in the woods (although I’m sure the thought sounds tempting for most pastors from time to time.). I’m talking about having to learn how to take […]
READ MOREWhat a week we had @ Southbrook church! Before anything else let me share with you the greatest news of all—85 people gave their lives to Jesus Christ this weekend! That’s the greatest miracle of them all—a life transformed!—a former hellbounder who is now a part of God’s own family! Go God!! It’s been a […]
READ MOREYesterday I talked about the methods false teachers and dangerously divisive people use to keep their followers in line. You can read about it here. Today—despite the strong arm tactics of these people—I want to show you an easy way out. Take one day—just one day—and do the very things they told you not to. […]
READ MOREBefore we dive into the post, indulge me please, and click here if you are a Southbrook regular. Want to keep your deception alive? Take your lead from the world’s largest, most established cults. A ‘cult’ BTW, is different from a religion—we can talk about those another time. But a cult actually begins with a little […]
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