I’m pretty sure that the first time I heard that line was in the Brooke Fraser/Hillsongs song Hosanna. It rolls out in the chorus, and it hit me like a truck. Pastor Dan referred to the source of the quote this past weekend. It comes from Bob Pierce, founder of Read more
It’s that time of year again. The turning of the calendar leads us to stop, take stock of our lives, and make some mid-course changes/corrections. I think that’s a good thing. I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions, but I do appreciate the reminder that I need to examine my Read more
Kim and I went on a date tonight. And Lilly tagged along! We went to a reception for the State Theatre, then to the final dress rehearsal for Scrooge The Musical. I’m not going to give away any spoilers, but you need to go see this show! We had a Read more
Another banner day at Men’s Fraternity today. Despite the fact that they insist on starting at 6:15–in the morning!–I am always glad that I drag my bed-head out the door to go. Today’s lesson was not new information. It might be that I need a regular reminder of what matters, Read more
I got to speak to Calvary’s college student group last night (Elements) as they wrap up their study of Genesis. I got to close things with a look at the life of Joseph (chs 37-39, 41-50) and the ultimate rollercoaster ride that was his real life experience. I’ll be honest–I Read more
Well, it was what I thought it would be…splendid. We got to spend the day listening to Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel talk about organizational health, values, and culture. They we funny and pointed in their assessment of the Church or North America, speaking in generalizations, which were pretty spot Read more
sometimes you have to do some deconstruction. In order to create the dream you see in your heart/head, you might have to rip out the existing version of reality. Case in point: Calvary recently rented a storefront on the corner of Fraser & Calder Way. We have been trying to Read more
I’ve said it before, I know, but it feels like Isaac’s always been part of our family. A little over a year ago we met him in the hotel lobby in Huhehaote, way up north in Inner Mongolia, China. He was all smiles, but he had to be nervous that Read more
By the time I got home from lifegroup Wednesday night (have I told you about my wonderful lifegroup?) I had 5 offers for help with transportation–everything from a tiny car (we could strap our kids to the roof) to a ginormous 15 passenger van. Before I got to the office Read more
I thought I was having a bad day. Up at 6:15. Seriously. Had to bounce from Men’s Fraternity to go speak to some PSU seniors (SR EXIT) about finding a church after college at 8–without my daily omelet! During my talk with PSU seniors I got a call from Kim. Her van Read more