The Divine Crash

 
“When there’s no vision, the people get out of control, but whoever obeys instruction is happy.” – Proverbs 29:18 (Common English Bible)

Do you have a vision? Not like your eyesight but where do you want to go with your future? Can you see it? What do you want? From a new car, to a degree, or to grow [...]

As a pastor I talk…….a lot.  It is very rare that I run out of things to say, write, discuss, and think about.  But right now I really just have nothing.  I truly am at a loss for words to put in this blog.  Being a pastor is the greatest career I could have hoped [...]

Todays sermon was an attempt to give hope to those hurting after 9/11 and an attempt to present a new vision of Cell Group ministry to my congregation.  Hopefully God knows what is going on.
There is a video that you can watch about halfway down and the audio is at the end, or on iTunes.
 
Psalm [...]

Dear Jesus, we all know exactly where we were when the news of September 11 came in.  For those who are still hurting, give them comfort.  For those who at this very moment are getting more news that will change their life, be near them.  For those who have days so bad that 9/11 pails [...]

The first thing out of your mouth in any given conversation makes all the difference.  Your tone, volume, speed, and your body language all matter. I would even argue that they matter more than the actual words.
However, all of those things matter from the second you begin speaking.  Trying to change these things mid-conversation never [...]

Recently I was meeting with a friend of mine and we were talking about our routines before worship starts.  Some have complained at both our churches that “the pastor doesn’t teach Sunday School, what is he doing on Sunday morning.”  So we were talking/whining about what we do before church starts and why we can’t/won’t teach [...]

Today’s sermon continued preaching through the Psalms in the gospel.  Enjoy the audio at the bottom, or on iTunes.  Feel free to leave a comment.
 
Psalm 31:5 “I entrust my spirit into your hands; you, Lord, God of faithfulness – You have saved me.
Luke 23:46 “Crying out in a loud voice, Jesus said, ‘Father, into your [...]

Dear Jesus, as we celebrate Labor Day in the United States we pray that you be with those who have worked hard and desperately need a day off give them strength to make it until vacation.  Give them the ability to separate work from family and be able to just relax.  For those who are [...]