10. People who get worked up about a shoe that supposedly doesn’t fit. Ever heard the saying, “If the shoe fits—wear it?” Well the same should go for the shoe that doesn’t fit—If it doesn’t, don’t worry about it. Unless it does. Maybe it does. Does it? 9. Deal breakers that aren’t. “I’m leaving such […]
READ MORETelling the difference between legalism and grace may seem simple—but it imprisons more believers than perhaps anything else other than worshipping our stuff. How simple is biblical grace? Biblical Grace is based on all that Christ did for us and nothing we could do for ourselves. The best word to think of it is, “Done.” […]
READ MOREThere are some really cool things coming up Brookies! • THIS weekend for part 2 of our family series, “My House,” Geoffrey Janes is joining me to share what God is doing in and among their family in the midst of this painful trial. The Jane’s have been tremendous testimonies throughout this trial with the […]
READ MOREOne of the most baffling, haunting, frustrating questions in all of Christianity has to be—why did Jesus have to die? Don’t misunderstand me—I get it biblically, theologically, reverently, doctrinally and according to holiness. What most people don’t get; however, is… Why didn’t God just change the rules? Follow me? He’s the rule maker, rule master, […]
READ MOREAnother week somewhat like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride but in a good way. My family and I went up to see Garren after church today and it was a time of celebration and praise! Garren keeps his eyes open for long periods of time now and responds to requests to move his foot or fingers! […]
READ MORELast year we took 2 full buses to the Newspring “Unleash” conference. This year I want to take 3!! Pound for pound Dollar for Dollar Time spent Ease to get to This is the best, most passion igniting, unifying, leader launching conference there is! Period! Have you been trying to find your place in the […]
READ MOREHow awesome it was to discover that while I was in Haiti ministering with a small team—the youth at Southbrook Church were ministering to a group of 25 visiting Chinese students! Even more exciting when I learned how it all went down… Apparently these are students of very wealthy and important leaders in China. They […]
READ MOREWhat a week it has been! Some of the most intense emotions in years. First, it was hard to even concentrate on Haiti at first because of the heartbreak and concern we all experienced with Garren Janes being in the hospital. Haiti (our small team would soon discover) brought heartache of its own. The ups […]
READ MOREIn so many ways this missions trip is showing me what needs to be the gateway to international missions for Southbrook Church. How can it not be Haiti? Often called the “black hole” of missions because it seemed to absorb help and resources without ever showing much promise. Well, aside form being a terrible reason […]
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