Asking for Help (And Actually Getting It!)

At the beginning of March, I whiteboarded all the major projects that had to be done before picking up Eli.  This list included: CD, Honey-Dos, weddings, RELI 101 wrapup, messages, services, etc. I had to map out a plan to get the stuff done, but then I realized something: I can’t get all this done. I need help. And lots …

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I Need Empty-Nesters’ Advice (What Would You Do Differently?)

I am a father.  The father of 2 two-year-old boys. One of the things I notice from empty-nesters is a noticeable appreciation for things that currently gets on my nerves.  When my child does things that annoy me, I notice empty-nesters laugh it off.  At first I thought it was because it wasn’t their child, but now I’m beginning to …

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One Child’s Trip Back to Russia as an Orphan

The state of adoption in our world is in crisis. First off, you have this boy in the picture above who was an orphan once, taken into a home, and then orphaned again by his adoptive mother sending him back on a one-way plane to Russia.  The only thing worse than being orphaned is being orphaned twice. Second, Ethiopia is …

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30 Days to Live: Be at Peace with Yourself

The above picture is of Obadiah warming up his daddy’s guitar this morning before worship (if dragging around the guitar and throwing the pic inside the guitar can be classified as warming it up). It’s kind of wild to think that the next time I lead at North Side, I will be taking two boys down to the nursery! Today’s …

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Is Your PLACE on the NS Worship Team?

North Side is having a ministry fair this Sunday night in the FLC at 5:30.  This fellowship time full of food and such will also be a place where you can get more info on how you can get involved in all things North Side. Have you ever wondered if your place to serve in ministry is on our worship …

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Coming Home

“Coming Home” is an album made in Addeybug Studios as a fundraiser for bringing our son home from Ethiopia. Coming Home by Travis Agnew Download Chord Charts – Coming Home  

“Coming Home” – Available Now!

Today is the day!  “Coming Home” is available for your listening pleasure.  We are so pleased with how this project came out, and we pray that this CD will be a blessing to you.  We pray that it will call you closer in worship, encourage you to say “yes” to God’s call, and think seriously about your role concerning the …

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The Internet Doesn’t Have to Be the Devil’s Playground

Ah, Monday.  The day full of tackling projects and trying to make a difference in the world. Today’s partial agenda: help North Side impact the world when our building’s doors are closed. Many people see the internet as the Devil’s playground.  In many ways, it is.  While you can waste a lot of time on here and get into all …

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30 Days to Live: Be at Peace With God

Today was a special day at North Side!  Today’s initiative with 30 Days to Live: “Be at Peace with God.” Since I was preaching today, I was excited and upset at our band this morning.  I was excited because they were awesome and they led us in worship.  I was upset because they are going to cause me to lose …

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“King of Kings” – Sneak Listen

“KING OF KINGS” Leading up to Tuesday’s release of “Coming Home,” I wanted to post a few early mixes of some of the songs.  This first one is a new song called “King of Kings.”  Not the final mix but close.  This song is my attempt to worship the matchless majesty of Jesus. Take a listen below and leave a …

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