Archive: Devotions
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Apr 03, 2012
No CommentsGrace
Grace is one of the most volatile words in the whole Christian world. It’s explanation can divide everything from entire denominations to a relationship between two friends. Grace is God’s unearned mercy. Mercy is God’s unearned forgiveness. Grace is the fact that is very accurately described in Romans 5: 8 when Paul said, “God demonstrated...
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Mar 28, 2012
No CommentsRecap from All Access Day 2
At the end of yesterday, I was sure nothing could top that day’s experience. Then came today. Here were my highlights… 1. I was able to speak life to a complete stranger who was having trouble deciding what to do in his next ministry experience. It’s always such a joy to be able to to...
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Mar 28, 2012
2 CommentsRecap from AllAccess 2012 Day 1
Yesterday, my wife and I flew to Dallas, Tx to be part of the ARC’s (Association of Related Churches) yearly conference called All Access. I look forward to this conference every year. The day opened with some amazing app sessions which were all full to capacity. Then we enjoyed the ARC worship band bring some...
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Mar 23, 2012
No CommentsHere are 10 things I’m still learning
While writing for another blog, the question came up of what I’ve learned through the process of planting a church. Here are 10 things I’m still learning: 1. God is faithful. The old phrase, “If it’s God’s will, it’s God’s bill.” really is true. No matter what situation we’ve faced and no matter how impossible...
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Mar 13, 2012
2 CommentsA Letter From Pastor to Real Life Church
What an awesome weekend at Real Life Church! Here are a few things I’d like to tell you about: 1. Way to go RLC band for doing another amazing job leading us into the presence of God. 2. Way to go to the amazing Dream Team for being so consistent in showing up week...