Luke 7:11-17 tells a story about a young man Jesus raises from the dead in the village of Nain. If I were a journalist covering this story, my headline would read, “Jesus Raises the Dead!” Yet I think my headline would miss the point Luke is making by including this story in his gospel. Raising […]
Monkfish Abbey
Monkfish Abbey is a church with a difference Tips for building generous “soul-care” communities, from Rachelle Mee-Chapman, “urban abbess” of Monkfish Abbey: * Make the table your altar. Eat simple meals together regularly and enjoy the conversation. Anchor your celebration with a simple ritual of breaking bread or saying grace. Try having a “question of […]
November 11, 2005 by 1 Comment
2006 Tulsa Workshop
This will be the first of many posts in the next few months about the 2006 Tulsa Workshop. The speaker list and schedule are starting to come together. Each evening we’re going to have tag-team keynote speakers, one from Churches of Christ and one from independent Christian Churches. This is one way we’re participating in […]
November 8, 2005 by 13 Comments
Favorite Posts
According to Jakob Nielson, one of the biggest mistakes bloggers make is not providing “Favorite Posts” links on their sidebar. So I’m going back through the archives and linking to some of my favorite posts as well as some of the posts that have created the most conversation. I’ve also added a few new titles […]
November 7, 2005 by 2 Comments
On Time
Ever had one of those days when it seems like everybody is moving a step slower than you? You’re in the groove and everyone else is stumbling along. Today has been one of those days for me, and it’s been frustrating. I’ve spent all day waiting on people who don’t have their lives as together […]
November 2, 2005 by 9 Comments
U2
We had a great time at the U2 concert last night. We were in the last row of the third level of American Airlines Arena, but it didn’t matter. We were in the same room. Much love to my friend Brad for getting the tickets for us. One of the highlights for me was Bono’s […]
October 30, 2005 by 6 Comments
Even Better Than The Real Thing
“I’m going out to buy a lemon” I say to my wife. She says, “It’s 40 degrees out there.” “What are you talking about? It’s a beautiful day in October. I’m going with or without you,” I say as I slam the door and ponder my bride’s mysterious ways. I’m walking along and I see […]
October 28, 2005 by 5 Comments
Too Biblical?
I’ll probably come back and expand on this thought later, but for now I want to throw it out and see how it lands. We are are so concerned with being biblical that we are not free to follow Jesus.
October 28, 2005 by 10 Comments
The Face of God
Imagine that you and God are standing face to face. When God looks at you, what expression do you see on his face? Is he mad, sad, glad? Do you make God frown, scowl, or smile? I heard somewhere that the majority of college students who are asked this question say that God is angry […]
October 25, 2005 by 8 Comments
Just As They Are
Jesus said it would be hard to get people to trade in the old wine for the new (Luke 5:33-39). 2000 years after Jesus first started eating with sinners we still find ourselves gravitating toward the old. One of the ways in which we are most unlike the Jesus we follow is seen in our […]
October 23, 2005 by 11 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons