Oh S***, I’m Stuck!

Ever said those words? And yeah, there’s a word of great frustration in there because truth, at some point in our lives, we’ve all been “stuck” so much in something that we were angry enough to say a little profanity. In worship on Sunday, I shared two stories of...

God Makes a Way and the Target Lady

When you buy several hundred dollars worth of candy for the West Halloween event, it causes cashiers to ask questions. It’s a great “lead-in” to tell people about West, etc. so I try not to “miss” those opportunities. I was inviting the cashier to the Halloween event...

Transformational Unexpected Gifts

Just a “normal gift” was so much more. Apparently, Oct. 10 was “Pastor Appreciation (PA) Day.” I wasn’t aware there was a specific Sunday for that, or if I knew, I blocked it out. This is not whining, but just stating facts. Trying to figure out how to lead and manage...

Peace Comes with Focus: The Homeless Man vs. a Gun

Typically in both worships (online & on-site), the message is the same. Yesterday was different. It was a “No Huddles Day” – when the message is shorter, and for the in-person site, the auditorium doesn’t have all the “frills,”...