It was a beautiful night. Over 100 hundred gathered - from every denomination - from every generation - from across Indiana - and together we worshiped the living God - the good, good Father - the Lord of all. At times during the simulcast of Worship Night in America, one couldn’t hear the recorded voices from the speakers because the live voices in the Church drowned them out. People … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Christmas Truths…Behind the Locked Gate
December 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As Christmas draws near, churches around the country celebrate the glorious day with special worship gatherings. Disco balls for Jesus at Journey Church, little kids singing sweet songs in Glendive and a church in Washington that raised the spirits of a sad heart. Each service unique and specially designed to once again tell the story of a baby's birth that changed the world. Each … [Read more...]
Extreme Shepherding: Seeing and Believing like the Shepherds
December 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Have you watched the "Extreme Shepherding" video that has become so popular in the past few days? Take a look..... http://youtu.be/D2FX9rviEhw Every time I watch that video I'm amazed. And, I can't help but think of the first "Extreme Shepherding" that occurred in the first-century. It didn't involve LED lights, video cameras or any other technology, but I can imagine the sight … [Read more...]
BROODING over Palm-Sunday-Inspired Questions
April 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
In yesterday's post I expressed both my reluctance at joyous, palm-waving celebrations and my caution to avoid Palm Sunday nostalgia. The backdrop and fallout of Palm Sunday and Easter sharply contrast with each other, and through that contrast we can better discern God's plan amidst man's idea. But Palm Sunday's value also relates to our own faith journeys and experiences. Palm … [Read more...]
God…Out of the Box
March 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
God is the Ultimate Paradox and the embodiment of tension. He is fully knowable, and yet beyond our comprehension. We are designed by God to know and connect with Him. While our language may fail to describe or name God, our soul leaps, our mind is stirred and our spirit recognizes God's very presence and guidance. All of creation expresses God, but like a single piccolo attempting to … [Read more...]
