Apr
28
2015
We do a lot of church these days! Wishing to collaborate with a broad swath of local faith communities, any given Sunday we may be “amening” with the Baptists, or “liturgizing” with the Methodists, or “hand raising” with our...
Apr
25
2015
Next to Christmas, today ushers in perhaps the second most joyous calendar day, especially for kids or kids at heart — our neighborhood swimming pool opens!
Swimming pools are Mecca when it comes to summer fun and building friendships. My...
Apr
22
2015
Kids matter. Teachers matter. Our public schools matter. Some states get it...Texas does NOT. While Texas politicians strut of our economic superiority, our state gets failing grades in every socially responsible category. Our public schools are grossly underfunded, and with bad legislation...
Apr
19
2015
1. Being Faithful — Above all else. In a success obsessed…bigger, better, faster, stronger culture — be it the world or the church, know what God’s calling is. Not success, but faithfulness. I am learning contentment in working the...
Apr
17
2015
Last Friday (April 9, 1945) was the 70th anniversary of the death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The German theologian and dissident, was hanged for opposing the Nazi regime. He is not just remembered for his death, but for his clear...
Apr
11
2015
Whether shooting baskets, playing catch or doing any sorts of boyhood activities, it’s more fun with two boys than just one. Those were my childhood memories. You could endlessly throw a baseball, ride bikes or climb trees as long...
Mar
23
2015
I can only joke about it now — as I watch the sunrise this Monday morning. I am grateful to be here to see it.
Our conversation went like this: Really Nice Nurse: “Surgeons don’t like to work on Sundays.” (Me) Really...
Mar
19
2015
OK — did I get your attention? As Loving Community launched in June 2014, the number one question I fielded was this. “Are you planting a new church?” My typical, and perhaps a little snarky response was, “Why would...
Mar
17
2015
It is not cheap, nor is it easy, but it is an important mile stone in the life of a non-profit. Being granted tax exempt status, 501(c)(3) in IRS terms, allows a non-profit organization to receive donations and provide...
Feb
03
2015
If you’re of my generation, there’s a good chance you logged some hours watching the Mr. Rogers show. You perhaps can even hear his trademark song, “It’s A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood” running through your mind.
And the catchy...
