Submerge 09 starts next week on Friday; our staff leaves on Thursday to set up. Here are 10 reasons I’m excited about Submerge 09: It will be warm enough to go to the beach this year (versus last year’s Spring Break feeling like Winter Break). Due to the summer time, we have a great representation from churches with different Spring …
In an increasingly busy society, many forces compete against the unity of the home. Parents should utilize the local church to assist in raising godly children. Neglecting the local church concerning a child’s development is not only detrimental to the child’s spiritual vitality but also exposing the parents’ limited resources. While the local church does serve to bring the family …
Today, we started the Legacy series at North Side. I started it out with a message entitled “Your Kids’ Best Chance.” You can listen to it here. May is going to be an incredible month as we focus on the family. I am so excited for what is in store. Are you ready to see your home change? Remember, my …
This week’s bad church sign states: “ALL ARE WELCOME WOMENS GROUP AWAKENING THE GODDESS.” If it is a women’s group, are all truly welcome? Can men come to this women’s group? Which goddess needs to be awoken? I am kind of frightened to understand what type of church is on up this road. Many people have stopped focusing on the …
I laughed out loud when I saw this church sign this week. I hate when my wife puts out a description of me (ha, ha): “Women’s Bible Stud.” I am so thankful for that missing “Y.” I don’t know if: a) the wind blew it off revealing God’s sense of humor, b) someone stole it to be funny, or c) …
God has blessed me with many positive male ministerial mentors in my life. Through their example, I have learned what it means to be a husband, father, and pastor. With so many negative examples of ministers, certain men’s faithfulness to Jesus and to their family have kept me encouraged and hopeful. From these men, I have learned to seek balance …
I was honored a few months ago when some of the ladies from the South Main Street Baptist Church’s Women’s Ministry asked if they could use one of my songs for the theme song of their upcoming retreat. That retreat was this weekend up at the Cove led by my good buddy, Ruth McWhite. Even though I wasn’t there and …
Happy Saturday. I wanted to encourage you to make sure you make it to North Side tomorrow for the new sermon series, “What Happens in Vegas.” I have been anticipating this sermon series for over 32 months. In a brainstorming session back in the summer of 2006, the idea for this series was mentioned. We all loved the idea, but …
After Jesus began his preaching ministry (Mark 1:15), one of the first tasks he engaged in was building a team of disciples (Mark 1:16-17). Calvin Miller stated, “In order to build a true team spirit, you must delegate accountability and glory as well as responsibility.” Jesus built a great team since he did all of those three items extremely well. …
This Sunday, we are starting a new series at North Side called, “Sticks and Stones.” History behind the idea: Jeff and I had planned all of 2008’s teaching last year, but due to the campaign and other church events, we decided to scratch some of our series and leave them in a goodie bag for future use. That meant that …
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