Yeah, that sounds like a lot. But that’s what we cranked out today. 10 of us (the midtown “staff”) pulled a “day away” to attack an issue that we’ve been wanting to tackle for some time. I don’t know if the idea was original with him, but Steve called it Read more…
It is better to give than to receive…The Apostle Paul attributes this to Jesus himself. We try to practice that, both as a family and as a faith community. We believe in generosity as a practical application of our faith in Jesus, as a way of loving our neighbor, as Read more…
My Paw Paw was a Navy man. He served aboard the USS Saratoga during WWII. When men first got onboard the ship, they had a period of adjusting to the movement of the ship on the waves. They had to figure out how to move while the ground beneath their Read more…
I’m nearing the end of The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King. I have no idea how many times I’ve worked my way to this point. My mom (Thanks Mom!) gave me the series when I was 12. I’ve read them just about every year since. Paperbacks, Read more…
Hi, I’m Stacy, and I’m the parent of a middle-schooler (or 3)… Have I mentioned that I’m the youth pastor at my church, again? One of the things that I want to do differently this time around is the way we partner with parents. After all, it’s the parents who Read more…
Some of you know that I moved back into the Youth Pastor’s role at Calvary toward the end of the summer. I get to work directly with middle school and high school students, and I lead the team of adults who work with them in various capacities. It’s been quite Read more…
There’s a side of me that I’m not fond of. I don’t like this part of me fiercely. More than my disdain for the DH, the hot dog-to-bun discrepancy, and the oft-out-of-tune B string. Combined. I have a tendency to gloom. Not sure where it comes from, what triggers it, Read more…
My dear friend Erica dropped this on us today, from Isaiah 28: 5 In that day the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people, 6 and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back Read more…
I’m pretty sure it was about 6th grade. We had recently moved to Georgia, fleeing the floodwaters of New Orleans. My friend David sent me off with the following: I hope the devil doesn’t come back to GA, cause you can’t play the fiddle. I was fairly certain that there Read more…
Did you know that there’s a website devoted to reviving the lost art of manliness? As a man who is dedicated to helping other men grow into their calling, this interests me. I’ve been poking around their website for a few weeks now. They feature articles aimed at helping men be Read more…