My office started an internal newsletter, for which I’ve been invited to write a recurring column. Here’s my inaugural entry. Maybe it’ll help you where you work. Most of us get along well with one another, but inevitably, in an office this size, there is bound to be that person who rubs you the wrong [...more...]
May 192011
May 162011
In preparation for yesterday’s message at Thrive Church, my heart has been in some serious “exploration” mode with God. Many of you know that I am a “tentmaker,” pastoring a church and holding a career as an architectural designer. So, it sort of goes without saying that I don’t mind working hard. But, I have [...more...]
Apr 122011
So… I’ve been thinking… and no, I haven’t hurt myself yet! But seriously, I’ve been asking myself, “When is ‘it’ over the line?” I love a good laugh, even if it means introducing a little potty humor (thanks Mo!) – I am a male after all. My team at Thrive Church has at times skirted [...more...]
Feb 162011
I have the privilege of writing as a guest at “A Heart That Burns” – a blog by my friend, Chad Elliot. I wrote about the banners we Christians wave. Here are a couple excerpts: Giving a little background: My bride and I, along with a small handful of people, planted a new church that [...more...]
Jan 262011
Over at my tech blog, a good discussion is happening about technology in small churches. The crux of the discussion is “context” – everything has a context – the circumstances in which it lives. Sometimes we ignore the context of our actions, and sometimes we’re lucky that crazy happens because of our oversight. But, sometimes, [...more...]
