Why I Won’t Hold The Hand of A Dying Church

Why I Won’t Hold The Hand of A Dying Church

It just hurts too much. I’ve been a part of a few churches where I saw it happening in front of my eyes. Why is it that the number 2-4 guys can see it but not the number one guy? I’m not built for it, emotionally that is. I can’ stand to watch things...
Trying Something New For Lent: The Prayer Wheel

Trying Something New For Lent: The Prayer Wheel

I had no plan for Lent this year, which is odd for me. I grew up Catholic, became a Protestant Youth Pastor, but still love many of the observances I grew  up with. I normal do a Facebook Live devotional or fast something, and none of these things appealed to me or...
It’s My Fault

It’s My Fault

It’s my fault It’s my fault if I have a bad attitude It’s my fault if I didn’t accomplish my goals It’s my fault if something doesn’t get done. It’s my fault if I am not where I want to be It’s my fault if I feel the way I...
Keeping Your Church From Becoming A Museum

Keeping Your Church From Becoming A Museum

 “I think you have too many dead things in your museum, Daddy.”  – From The Greatest Showman I went and saw the Greatest Showman with my wife for our 27th anniversary. I don’t mind a good musical, West Side Story, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, etc. and I...
When Your Number Is Called, Be Ready

When Your Number Is Called, Be Ready

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images I was watching the College Football National Championship  between Georgia and Alabama last night and wow, what a game. It was 20 to 7 at some point and I thought, “Man, is Alabama gonna lose this game?” Not if Nick Saban...