Category Archives: Thoughts
Advent Conspiracy
I don’t know if you’re familiar with the “Advent Conspiracy” folks, but this started with Chris Seay, a preacher/church planter in Houston (you may have heard of Eccelsia, they do some neat ministry). Here are some links that I think … Continue reading
Give Thanks / Faces at The Well part 2
We enjoyed a Thanksgiving Love Feast yesterday during our time together. We reflected on the Apostle Paul’s teaching from 1 Thessalonians 5. 16-18: Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for … Continue reading
Worship Through the Arts
Yesterday at The Well, we spent our time together worshiping through the creative arts. Various members of The Well shared poetry, music, and graphic arts that had been meaningful to them on their spiritual journey. You will find some pictures … Continue reading
Christianity: A Life Lived in Harmony with God
Christianity is sometimes perceived as a set of rules or a block of information. Perhaps you attended a church or met a Christian who focused on behavior as a measure of their faith – and some of their behavior rules … Continue reading
Prayer for the Nation
We focused on prayer for our nation Sunday in our worship time at The Well. We know that God wants us to pray for those in government (1 Timothy 2.1-6), so we devoted the majority of our time together yesterday … Continue reading
Fruits of the Spirit?
Last night at The Well, we talked about and shared joy. Part of the set up for our conversation was a look at Galatians 5, where Paul lists joy as a part of the fruit of the Spirit. As Christians, … Continue reading
Lipscomb University Conference on Preaching
    Thursday through Saturday Cam and I were in Nashville for Lipscomb University’s Conference on Preaching (along with our friend Kirk from the Cole Mill Road Church of Christ, one of our supporting churches). The story of … Continue reading
Sustainability Sunday
Thanks to everyone who came out for Sustainability Sunday! We had a good day together. We had nine first time visitors, several of whom plan to come back next week. I was particularly touched after we had talked and prayed … Continue reading
Christians and Politics
Jeremiah Wright and Barack Obama? George Bush and Sun Myung Moon? What’s the connection between politicians and religious leaders? What’s the connection between churches and politics? As I continue to hear these reports about Wright and Obama, I keep thinking … Continue reading
Exploring College Ministry
Yesterday on campus I met an interesting person, Benson Hines. Ben is engaged in a year-long road trip to see what’s happening in college ministry across the US. As of yesterday, he has visited 105 universities and colleges since August, … Continue reading