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Mike Birbiglia – The New One

I have been a fan of Mike Birbiglia for years. When I first listened to Two Drink Mike I knew that he was a unique voice. I have been amazed by his evolution as a comedian. With What I Should Have Said is Nothing Birbiglia started to become more confessional. He wove observational humor inContinue reading “Mike Birbiglia – The New One”

Advent 2019 — Follow the Star

This year at Creekside we are focusing on the Magi and the stars. The cosmos are amazing. Just take a moment and look at these stunning pictures from the Hubble Telescope. The Bible tells us that God created the Sun, Moon, and stars and that he placed them where he wanted them. As God wasContinue reading “Advent 2019 — Follow the Star”

Engagement

I was at the dentist this morning. (Don’t be jealous.) I learned that the Hygienist (Anna) is a pastor’s wife. She asked me an important question. “What is the most difficult about leading a church?” This is a big question and difficult to answer at the dentist’s office, mainly because they ask questions and thenContinue reading “Engagement”

Mentors I’ve Never Met

It is important to have mentors that you can call up and work through challenges with. These people are invaluable. But I am coming to appreciate more and more the mentors that I have never met. Who are the Mentors You’ve Never Met? (MYNM) Whenever I hear Erwin McManus preach, I am encouraged and challenged.Continue reading “Mentors I’ve Never Met”

Simplicity

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. This is a time to let go of something in order to focus our hearts and minds on Jesus as we approach Easter. I have been wrestling with how I might participate in Lent this year. The thing that keeps coming to mindContinue reading “Simplicity”

Pressure

I’ve been thinking a lot about pressure lately. Everyone faces pressure from time to time. It could be financial pressure, relational pressure, peer pressure. It seems like pressure comes in waves. We may have seasons where we feel like life is light and free and then others where it feels like everything is pressing downContinue reading “Pressure”

What a week

Wow. This past week has been a bit of whirlwind. Last Monday I discovered that my car had been burgled (I love using that word, I don’t like that I have to use it for my own experience). The thieves took my computer bag which had my laptop and my iPad. Those are two toolsContinue reading “What a week”

Faith on display

What a wonderful time to be alive! This week we celebrated yet another peaceful transfer of power in the US Elections. Christians are upset on both sides of the political spectrum. One candidate has a track record of displaying their values don’t line up with core values of Christian faith. The other has actual recordingsContinue reading “Faith on display”

Prayer for our President

Dear Mr. Trump, On November 8, 2016 you were elected by the people of the United States to serve as our next President. In the next few months you will be establishing your team and preparing for your inauguration. It is going to be a very busy and exciting time for you. I am prayingContinue reading “Prayer for our President”

Soul Care

Quiet mornings refresh my soul. I intentionally wake up early because I need some slow time. When I wake up at the last possible moment and start rushing through the morning my whole day feels rushed. But a quiet, slow morning gives me time to reflect on God’s Word, pray over my calendar for theContinue reading “Soul Care”