As a believer the words I most want to hear some day would come from the lips of Jesus Christ and go something like this: “Well done good and faithful servant!” And, hopefully this will apply to every facet of my life. I hope that when my life is through I will have lived well […]
READ MOREOk, I admit it. I often shamelessly call out the men on this blog. OFTEN. What can I say? The Bible is clear, men are to lead their families spiritually and it just ain’t happening in 99.999999 percent of places. Well, Southbrook isn’t going to be one of those places! I’m giving you today off, […]
READ MOREJust joining us on this one? Click here to catch up. So, fickle friends, split personality people and two-faced facades are just part of the package for anyone leading ministry at any level. “Suck it up!” — an old coach of mine used to say. But can I let you in on a little something […]
READ MOREIn many ways what I do as a pastor puts me in touch with more than a few Dr. Jeckyll’s and a whole host of Mr. Hydes. It’s not a lot of fun to deal with wavering ‘approval ratings’ that make a modern day president’s look stable. And sometimes it can take a toll on […]
READ MOREEver read through the book of Acts and just find yourself amazed at the miracles, love and power of the early church? I know, if I’m not careful I can make unfair comparisons of that church with my church—Southbrook Church. To me, Southbrook is the best church on the planet. It has the warmest, friendlies, […]
READ MOREEvery time our family goes to the beach we see at least one of these guys. This time was no exception—except that this dude may have been the most serious beach prospector I’d ever seen! He was so decked out I had to run in and find my camera and snap a quick picture or […]
READ MOREEver have a scary feeling that you might not see someone you care about—ever again? That feeling is all over the last chapter of the great book of Hebrews. It’s like the prison guards are coming to cut off the phone time the inmate had for his ‘one phone call.’ Hebrews is Paul’s (as far […]
READ MOREIs it just me, or do most politicians walk around with their finger in the wind to see which way the breeze of public opinion is blowing? It’s not just me. And now pastors are joining the “conviction by the weather forecast” club. Can we preach that? Sure, it’s the ‘in’ thing. Don’t talk about […]
READ MOREBeyond all we could ever ask or even imagine! I love Ephesians 3:20! It might as well be my life verse. My wife, Michelle, even had it engraved on the inside of my wedding band. Here it is in context: “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together […]
READ MOREThis mind dump is another backing up of the dump-truck (beep, beep, beep) and a depositing of what’s on my mind and heart. In no particular order: Thrilled to be back home after 12 days of rest and fun with the fam! Got to worship at the best church on the planet, […]
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