Category Archives: Church Leadership

Excuse me, How do I get to…

When was the last time you had to ask for directions somewhere? Guys don’t need to answer, we already know! I honestly can’t remember because with all the smart phones you just punch in the address and let the nice … Continue reading

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Do you need some help?

She was maybe 4 years old and wanted to go play in the backyard. The backyard had a treehouse-swing set combo that she loved to play on. There was one problem, no stairs on the treehouse, only a ladder to … Continue reading

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Put me in Coach!

In all my years of playing sports, I never enjoyed sitting on the bench. For me it was never enough just to be part of the team. (I don’t like participation ribbons, and I have been known to throw a 2nd … Continue reading

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Plenty of Gas in the Tank

I remember a time when we were first married and we were driving to my parents. They lived about 30 minutes from our apartment and as we were leaving, Sari noticed that my gas gauge was on E. She commented on … Continue reading

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September 11, 1931

September 11, 1931While the day, 9/11, resonates with every American, the year, 1931, holds significance to only a few. It was on that day almost 92 years ago that the person who has had the most influence on my life, … Continue reading

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Hey, Batter, Batter, Swing!

Anyone who knows me, even a little bit, knows I like to win. Honestly, I don’t know anyone who likes to lose. But for me, I don’t know what is greater my love for winning or my hatred for losing. … Continue reading

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Playing the Long Game

I love when God takes unconnected, unrelated messages or scripture readings and provides a theme throughout the week. That has happened to me recently. Sunday’s sermon walked us through Psalm 1 with the charge to plant trees which led to a … Continue reading

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We Lost – My thoughts on November 8th

We, the church, lost on November 8. This is not a political statement. This is a spiritual statement for the Body of Christ. While we lament the dividing of our country, I see a more devastating division at work. The … Continue reading

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Who says birthdays are happy?

Today I turn 52. Now before you get all congratulatory let me explain I have not been heading into the 50’s with a great sense of excitement. Life is changing and this body has not been headed in a glorious direction. … Continue reading

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Born to Herd

A little over a week ago, we added a new member to our family of 5. My oldest daughter decided it was time we had a canine running around the house. This was going to be her dog which technically … Continue reading

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