Earlier this week I made my monthly visit to the Recovery House, an in-patient facility for ladies overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. I always treasure my time there, and this week was no different. While talking with them, I was reminded of two incredibly truths: 1. You’re more important that you think. The ladies went on and on about my sermons, saying that in group therapy on Mondays they always have to share something significant they learned from over the... Read more
Miss Sunday’s sermon? Watch below to catch the final sermon in our series The Solution. https://vimeo.com/117912347 Read more
Here’s an uncomfortable question I posed to our church: how would we react if the local strip club suddenly decided to come to church one Sunday? https://vimeo.com/117411371 Read more
Last night was the NFL Pro Bowl, not that you watched it. I didn’t. I’m a rabid football fan, and the thought never even crossed my mind. Couldn’t remember where it was on tv. I looked at ESPN’s website, the (theoretically) go-to site for all things sports. There wasn’t even a link on the main page. NBA, NCAA basketball and the Australian Open were apparently more important events to cover. What makes the Pro Bowl so forgettable and the Super... Read more
Here is week three in our series The Solution. Enjoy! https://vimeo.com/117311780 Read more
Happy Friday! Keep reading, keep learning, keep growing. In a TV World, NFL is King – a strong commentary on our devotion to the NFL and how Christians can redeem it. “Dad, Look!” When Your Kids Invite You Into Their World – so true! Must read for all parents with young kids. Fisherman That Don’t Fish – a stirring parable for those who claim to follow Jesus. 5 Things Minecraft Teaches Kids – A good article about the video game... Read more
A story involving my five-year-old son reminds us what it means to ’embrace the messes.’ Watch the video below: https://vimeo.com/117411372 Read more
No, it’s not Bible or prayer. Although those are two very spiritual answers, the primary goal of Mt Vernon’s staff meeting* is not to have a Bible study, but to plan and maintain the health and growth of the church. As a guy that’s worked at a local church for thirteen years now, I’ve been to a myriad of staff meetings. There are basics you need to cover: the upcoming calendar, events, allocation of resources, any conflicts between staff members... Read more
If you’re looking to revolutionize the rest of a week, here’s a simple prayer you can pray. 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore,... Read more
If you haven’t watched it in awhile, here is the heart of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, a moving inspiration that reminds what we should aspire to: Read more
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