Monthly Archives: January 2012
Remembering when I hated missional communities
The next month for me will be pretty much consumed with this idea of Missional Communities. Not only is it my job as a pastor, but I will be attending the Verge Conference at the end of February, which should … Continue reading
Filed under Church Life, Community Groups, Missional Communities, Small Groups
Cognitively Charismatic
A few months ago, I attended the Brooklyn Tabernacle’s conference and prayer meeting. While I was there, I was confronted by lack of receptivity to God and what He would want to do in and through me. I was open … Continue reading
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Monday Morning Family Fun
We were looking at some pictures and videos the other night and thought I would share some of them with you. This is Calvin at the Central Park Carousel the day he arrived in NYC. It’s crazy to see how … Continue reading
Links I Loved This Week
I read a lot of articles and blogs on the interwebs. Here are my favorites this week. Leadership I’m a bit obsessed with Harvard Business Review, my favorites for this week were: What’s Your Influencing Style? A great article about … Continue reading
Filed under Church Life, Life, The Reactionary Life
Rhetoric vs. Reality
It is much easier to describe what you would like to do rather than actually do it. This is true of real life and true of just about every organization. This can also be true for the local church. There … Continue reading
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The Reactionary Life: At Work
Last week I wrote about my realization that I have been living a reactionary life at home, at work, and at church in a way that has prevented me from enjoying life, enjoying relationships, and pursuing excellence in all areas … Continue reading
Filed under Church Life, Life
The Reactionary Life: At Home
Last week I wrote about my realization that I have been living a reactionary life at home, at work, and at church in a way that has prevented me from enjoying life, enjoying relationships, and pursuing excellence in all areas … Continue reading
Filed under Church Life, Life, Parenting
The Failure of the Reactionary Life
It was the end of the week and I looked back at all that happened only to realize that I didn’t make a dent in my to-do list that I made at the beginning of the week. I thought I … Continue reading
Filed under Church Life, Life
