I heard this the other day, “I feel really bad about the way I acted. I put that woman through Hell!” Actually, it was over a year ago that I heard it but for some reason I remembered it when reading about the importance of __________ (tell you later what “blank” is) in getting right […]
READ MORETonight I was talking with my son, Nathan about what to be when he grows up. He revealed something to me that I have been dreading for quite some time but knew would eventually come. He said, “Dad, sometimes I wish you weren’t a pastor.” Ouch. Now let me clarify before I go any further. […]
READ MOREWe just had a great membership class at both Southbrook Monroe and Southbrook Weddington. And once again, most of the folks were fired up about joining the team to help us fulfill the mission that God has given us to reach those who are far from God. But it doesn’t take long for the class […]
READ MOREIt’s 4:30 am right now and yes, you guessed it—I can’t sleep. But don’t cry for me, Argentina—or Charlotte—or Weddington—or wherever you are. It’s a good thing! You see, this weekend we wrapped up a little mini series at Southbrook Church—a series on generosity. I loved studying the heart of God on this whole […]
READ MOREThis weekend marks the first attempt at Southbrook Church to preach live at 2 different campuses (20 minutes apart) and honestly—I can’t wait! I have always loved preaching at the hub (Weddington) but have developed a special fondness for the mission we are beginning in the city of Monroe. What can I say? It reminds […]
READ MOREThe Long Haul Are you a ‘Long Haul’ person or a ‘Short Cut’ type? Quick Assessment: Short Cut People want no bumps in the road look for the shortest distance between two points—period. will look for a different route at the first hint of a valley never have the time to […]
READ MOREWhen it comes to God, a relatively new trend is to take God for a test drive. You know, maybe pick one or two of the more enticing promises ( i.e. ‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and […]
READ MOREI’m so thrilled to be able to preach live at Southbrook Monroe this coming weekend! We’ve been kicking this around for some time, but the logistics were always tougher than we thought… Until now. This coming weekend I will be wrapping up our 2 Week (Intermission) series, “In God We Trust.” I will preach live at […]
READ MOREI’m so thrilled to be able to preach live at Southbrook Monroe this coming weekend! We’ve been kicking this around for some time, but the logistics were always tougher than we thought… Until now. This coming weekend I will be wrapping up our 2 Week (Intermission) series, “In God We Trust.” I will preach live at […]
READ MOREOk, so ‘Narrow-mindedness’ can actually be a good thing at times, right? If you have no idea whatsoever what I am talking about, check out yesterday’s post here. Ok, you with me? Good. Well then, how did being narrow-minded get such a bad rap? Jesus tells us that the only way to join Him in […]
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