At Garnett today, we did a combo baby dedication/mother’s day celebration. It seemed to fit together really well. I also started a series of teachings where I’m going to interact with UnChristian and They Like Jesus but not the Church. Two very good books that I predict will generate some good discussion and reflection. I […]
A Good Reading is Better than a Right One Part 2
As a follow up to a previous post let me give one example of how a “good” reading of a text might be better than a “right” reading of one. In order to keep this post short, I’m going to omit some details and paint in broad strokes. Let’s take a look at Matthew 25:31-46. […]
May 7, 2008 by 14 Comments
Read Your Bible!
According to Greg Hawkins and the folks who did the reveal study at Willow Creek, the number one most catalytic spiritual practice for moving people toward Christlikenss is . . . daily Bible reading and reflection.
May 2, 2008 by 9 Comments
A Good Reading is Better than a Right One
Let’s take the following statements out for a walk and see if they bark: Any interpretation of scripture that equips us for Christlikeness is a valid one. I don’t care what your professor told you, there is a difference between a “right” reading of scripture and a “good” reading. Any reading of Scripture that shapes […]
April 30, 2008 by 29 Comments
Back Porch Randomness
I’m sitting on our back porch. Multiple birds are singing competing tunes. Disharmony has never been so lovely. I just finished a nice dinner of grilled chicken, lentils, yellow bell peppers, and guacamole. Heather is painting. The boys have left a bunch of smashed hickory nuts on the concrete. They used my hammer. This is […]
April 29, 2008 by 8 Comments
Favorite SI Cover
What is your favorite Sports Illustrated cover of all time? You can browse them here. This one is mine.
April 18, 2008 by 6 Comments
Measuring What Matters
I’ve said before that one of the more challenging aspects of leading a church is knowing what to measure when evaluating how things are going. The two most common metrics are nickels and noses. We count the number of people and we count how much money they give each Sunday. Most churches count these things […]
April 15, 2008 by 18 Comments
Terry Rush on Grief
Terry Rush is an amazing minister and good friend. His thoughts on what to say to those who grieve are worth saving.
April 11, 2008 by 1 Comment
Kansas
I had Kansas winning the whole thing before the tourney started. I see no reason to change that prediction now. Update at the end of regulation: You have to be able to make your free throws! You also need to get the rebound when the other team misses their free throws! Kansas almost blew the […]
April 7, 2008 by 10 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons