Here is what I shared this past Sunday. Last Friday, after a very long week, this came together, and I realized I was pretty excited about what I was sharing. I really want to break the stereotype that Christians are afraid to think, afraid to …
Read MoreBecoming a Jesus Person
A week ago Sunday, we began a new series in worship. After last fall’s series on “Jesus people practice…”, which tried to flesh out what it looks like in practical terms to follow Jesus, now we want to talk more about how to become a …
Read MoreLooking back, moving forward
This past Sunday was another weird experience for me. I felt led to remind us of who we want to be as a church, making the connection between the vision statement we’ve agreed upon as a church and the early church as described in Acts …
Read MoreChristmas worship
My highlights for worship this Christmas included: All of my family helping me with the light video Talli working with me on a Christmas worship station video Getting to lead worship with both Hayley and Talli at our Christmas Eve service, as the three of …
Read MoreLight Reflections
Yesterday was the first time I shared the message at NFC for several weeks. One of the traditional advent themes is Jesus as the light of the world, and that served as our theme in worship yesterday. My sharing started with this video: http://www.youtube.com/v/DT5E0Qf5V1Y Afterward, …
Read MoreGiving, part 2
Just a quick blog post to point you to our church website, where our conversation with Andy and Marta, as well as Andy’s sharing in worship last week, led to a page of gift giving ideas. If you’re still doing some shopping, take a look …
Read MoreJesus People…Practice Embracing Others
I’m taking some time today at a local book store/coffee shop to try and do some writing…and some of that may find its way on to the blog. Lots of stuff kicking around in my head, and we’ll see what makes it out in to …
Read MoreJesus People…Practice Generosity
Here’s what I shared Sunday. Haven’t yet had the chance to complete my assignment that I mention at the end of the message, but I’m looking forward to seeing what that ends up being.
Read MoreJesus People…Practice Forgiveness
This past Sunday, we focused on forgiveness. Here’s what I shared. This has been a significant topic for me in the last few years; I spoke on this at Family Camp at Twin Rocks this past Labor Day weekend. I’m indebted to many people for …
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