I used to hate reading. I mean, hate it. It had to change in college. It helped that I began to enjoy what I was reading. When I had to read through a book on Jesus for class, I got more into reading. Through college, seminary, and doctoral work, my reading lists were mandated to …
Wow! What a year 2009 has been at North Side. This week, we are reflecting back and looking forward. One of those areas is looking back over what God taught us this year through the series at North Side. As I have been developing sermon series with Jeff since the summer of 2006, I have …
The last Sunday of 2009 served to be a great day to serve as a transition into next year. On the last Sunday of “A Pastor’s Wish List,” we focused on the topic: “For Men to Rise Up.” The Apostle Paul stated that when he became a man, he put childish ways behind him. The …
We had a very enlightening leadership team discussion yesterday. This is some great leadership development stuff. As we talked about tasks, responsibilities, and opportunities, Jeff asked us a question: “Are you more of a dreamer, detailer, or doer?” Here’s how he described it: Dreamer – This is the menu. You see the big picture. You …
Today was week 2 of “A Pastor’s Wish List.” This was the Sunday I have been waiting for: “Give Orphans a Home.” The band did a great job leading us today in worship. I sat in with them in the last service, but since I was away this week, John took charge and did a …
We started a new sermon series today entitled “A Pastor’s Wish List.” Finances are an important part of life and they are given to achieve the same purpose as all other resources: to bring glory to God. If we obey God’s teaching in the area of finances, His church will be able to accomplish more …
Yesterday, you might have spotted members of North Side’s staff cruising around in the NS van in random places with video cameras and all. Why was Jeff seen on a John Deere tractor (and many other things)? It’s part of his attempt at a wish list. When I say random, I mean random. You will …
I am officially forever done with school. Friday morning I mailed off five copies of my 167 page doctoral project to be bound. Later that afternoon, I filled out the last bits of paperwork needed for graduation. The only thing I have left to do is walk across a stage and determine if Dr. …
Second week in the Wilderness series. This picture is of Fred the Manequin who watches over our tech team in the back on Sunday mornings. He has served the last few weeks as a stand-in for Jeff as our light and camera techs work some things out. He has scared many people over the last …
We started a new series today called “The Wilderness.” This series will examine the reasons for and the temptations during the “wilderness” experiences of life. A wilderness experience is a particularly difficult or trying time whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. The entire series will be built around 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 with selected passages from the …
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