It’s what the family that just lost a loved one needs. It’s what the single mom needs. It’s what the young man who just made a really bad choice needs. It’s what we all need. What do we need? It’s what I need and what you need. On your worst days you want it badly.Continue reading “What we all need”
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Crumbs, Lists, Notes, and more – Monday Messy Office Report 11/10/14
My Friday tidy office is mysteriously messy on Monday. Here’s what I found today: 1. Crumbs and other telltale signs that people were here. Brownie crumbs on the counter, leftover from the brownies served during coffee break yesterday. A scribble page (which we keep in our sanctuary pews for kids) with lots of scribble onContinue reading “Crumbs, Lists, Notes, and more – Monday Messy Office Report 11/10/14”
When spending less means spending more
Christmas and spending less are two concepts that don’t mix in our culture. Spending more? Now that’s the idea! From the pulpits and the prophets we hear a lot each year about spending less. But what if spending less means spending more? Phil Bartelt preached the second Advent Conspiracy theme yesterday: Spend Less. He mentionedContinue reading “When spending less means spending more”
YOLO!!!!!
Over the last year I became familiar with a new acronym. Our digital culture loves acronyms! Have you heard of YOLO??? While YOLO is true, how should we think about it? From the Advent Conspiracy: Quick question for you: What was the one gift you remember getting for Christmas last year? Next question: What aboutContinue reading “YOLO!!!!!”
Signal Jamming Worship
My mother’s side of the family used to have a large Christmas Eve gathering at my grandparent’s home. I loved that event more than I can describe. The food was awesome. I loved hanging out with my cousins. The gifts around the Christmas tree were bountiful. My grandmother always got us cousins the most bizarreContinue reading “Signal Jamming Worship”
How to turn Christmas upside-down
This Advent we are going to turn Christmas upside-down! Will you join us? By now we hope you’ve heard a bit about The Advent Conspiracy, but have you picked up your copy of the book yet? Advent begins on December 1st, so there is still time. The Advent Conspiracy is a very easy-to-read practical bookContinue reading “How to turn Christmas upside-down”
Engaging Scripture 