One of the interesting things about meeting in a coffee house is that we occasionally have people walk in during our gathering looking to buy a cup of coffee. Star Co. is usually closed on Sundays and the sign out front says so, but when people are walking down the street and see a room […]
Cafe Fulcrum
Yesterday we had a meeting of the team that is working to launch the Fulcrum Community. This a group of dedicated individuals and families who have committed to doing the necessary work to gather a new community of faith in the North Austin/Round Rock area. I love these people and I thank God for them […]
January 25, 2010 by 4 Comments
Unacceptable Email Drop-In
As the Cowboy game was finishing up on Sunday, I got an email from a friend I haven’t heard from in a while. The subject line said: Ouch. In the body he wrote, “Reality hurts. Go Vikes.” I immediately responded with, “This is an unacceptable email drop in. We haven’t been communicating regularly enough for […]
January 21, 2010 by 7 Comments
New Year’s Declaration
I remember preaching a New Year’s sermon to a group of beaten down people when I was in my mid-twenties. I started off by asking how many of them had made at least one resolution for the new year. I was unprepared for the lackluster response. Only a few hands went up. I thought that […]
January 4, 2010 by 2 Comments
This Made My Year
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December 31, 2009 by Leave a Comment
How Long O Lord?
How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Psalm 13:1-2 (NIV) How long O Lord? It’s a gut-wrenching question that keeps […]
December 7, 2009 by 1 Comment
I Love This Speech!!!
December 2, 2009 by 2 Comments
Do Not Worry
In Matthew 6: 31-34 Jesus says, “So do not worry, saying, ?What shall we eat?? or ?What shall we drink?? or ?What shall we wear?? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will […]
November 29, 2009 by 2 Comments
What Kind of Church Do I Want to be a Part of?
In my last post, I listed two principles that are at work behind the scenes as we launch Fulcrum. I’m not claiming these are high-minded or theologically sound. I’m just saying they’re a part of the conversation. Unless a person has a strong gift for cross-cultural missionary work, they will probably always be a part […]
November 5, 2009 by 4 Comments
Two Guiding Principles for Launching a New Church
In a recent conversation with someone about starting a new church, I articulated two principles that are shaping what we’re doing at Fulcrum. If you’re looking for theological depth or piercing missionary insight, you’ll probably be disappointed. 1. I want to start a church that I’m excited to be a part of. (Larry Osborne gave […]
October 29, 2009 by 1 Comment
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons