Mowing the Lawn and Clearing My Head

I mowed my lawn today.  It was awesome.  It looks awesome.  Kathy and I are fortunate because we have a large yard, we love having the space to let Judah Play, we love the possibilities that our lot provides.  And in a region where yards are going away quickly with each new house crammed rightContinue reading “Mowing the Lawn and Clearing My Head”

Monday, Monday, So Good To Me

I’m processing some video and podcast stuff from this weekend, and listening to Ben Harper.  Holy Hot Dogs, where have I been?  Ben Harper is an amazing musician.  If it weren’t for the Public Library I never would have tried to find this music.  It’s really, really good. By the way.  Even though I haveContinue reading “Monday, Monday, So Good To Me”

Youth Integration is Key

Great post from Tim Schmoyer today. Read the Whole thing. “. . . our fundamental approach to giving students ownership must change nevertheless. Otherwise, we die and pass on a church system that is incredibly broken, disconnected and outdated.” I love youth worship, I love youth group, but in the end, I think we tooContinue reading “Youth Integration is Key”

Realationships are Key

Great post from Church Communications Pro.  Read it. Realationships are the key – because they tell the story.  People can ignore all kinds of things, with on-demand entertainment, web browsing by RSS, keeping your recycling bin right by your mail box.  People ignore advertising.  It Doesn’t work. People cannot ignore relationships, and they cannot ignoreContinue reading “Realationships are Key”