When I was in Uganda in 2009, I spent some time with several men on death row at the Luzira Maximum Security Prison inKampala, Uganda. The inmates are referred to as “condemned men”. As we went through all the security points and the long walks through various hallways and doors, we finally arrived to the … Continue reading Hanging with Condemned Men
Category: Faith Reflections
Quitting Things
On Sunday, I preached a sermon that I struggle to practice. Nothing new there. The gist was that you cannot help everyone so do for one what you wish you could do for everyone - something I've been challenged by for 9 months since hearing Andy Stanley say that to a bunch of us at … Continue reading Quitting Things
Rusted Out Buckets
Sometimes it takes me a long time to figure things out. To do what I know. To follow where I’m led. To surrender to what is right. To let go of what is wrong. I chase after vanishing winds. I harness nothing which powers nothing. I put my energies into bags with holes and rusted-out … Continue reading Rusted Out Buckets
Do For One
This is the sermon I shared on May 27, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO Title: Do For One What You Wish You Could Do For Everyone Text: Mark 1:35-45 In 1998 in Fort Worth, Texas, Ron Hall, a white, wealthy art dealer met Denver Moore, a black, homeless drifter. Ron’s wife, Debbie, had … Continue reading Do For One
Scars
At youth group on Wednesday night, we talked about scars. There are physical scars that we all have, scars that open the door to some pretty amazing stories. Stories about falls in the shower that ended with a face plant on the side of the tub and a gash in the chin. Or a cool … Continue reading Scars
I'm Stuck. Thank God. (repost)
Being stuck is a great moment. It may be characterized by frustration, loneliness, or detachment, but those things are only the vocabulary of our souls telling us we are in danger. It is the cry of our souls craving for more. It is our longings and yearnings trying to get our attention. It is a … Continue reading I'm Stuck. Thank God. (repost)
Invisible Children Responds to Your Questions
Thank you, KONY 2012 Supporters from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo. Invisible Children CEO Ben Keesey answers some of the questions about Invisible Children that have been raised in the wake of KONY 2012's viral success. It includes an explanation of Invisible Children's unique development model and the philosophy behind the allocation of its money. Ben … Continue reading Invisible Children Responds to Your Questions
Reflections on KONY 2012
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you know that I am a supporter of Invisible Children. You've been barraged by updates and tweets this week as we prepared to host the IC roadies at our church and as the latest video went viral and discussions/criticisms ensued. If you have followed me for any length … Continue reading Reflections on KONY 2012
Most Anticipated Movie of 2012
I love movies. I watch a lot of movies. I'm a huge fan of the Hunger Games trilogy and can't wait for the movie release March 23. I'm also a Twihard (don't hate), own each of the movies and am counting down to the fifth and final movie this fall. But even with these ah-mazing … Continue reading Most Anticipated Movie of 2012
Be Careful What You Wish For
First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri January 29, 2012 I Samuel 8:1-22 “Be Careful What You Wish for Cause You Just Might Get It” If you are a fan of the Wii game “Just Dance 2” than the title of this sermon may sound familiar. I would play part of the song for you this … Continue reading Be Careful What You Wish For
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