Here is a list of resources that have helped me the past year. A grief observed C.S.Lewis When we hurt Philip Yancey Changes that Heal Henry Cloud The problem of Pain C.S. Lewis Second Guessing God The Bible (Mainly Job and Psalms) Also I would add that most funeral homes have great resources about talking […]

One of the harder moments in the tragic day I referred to yesterday was going with the father to tell the siblings that their brother had died. I went back to the house with the father I was with him when he told the 8 year old sister 10 and 3 year old brothers. It

What has lead me to think, talk and now blog about grief. Well one year ago this week one of the kids from our children’s church died suddenly from the flu. It was incredibly tragic. I still remember walking into the hospital totally unprepared for how much my life was going to be effected. I

I found this video courtesy of fellow blogger Steven Furtick’s blog. It is very funny. Clip 2 of 3 it is my favorite but if you have the time all three are well worth your while. What struck me most is that we are undeniably a product of our environment. Someone in brother Barry’s life

Well yesterday was “Super Tuesday” the day in American politics that is supposed to choose the leader of each of our two parties for the upcoming november election. I didn’t vote. Before you freak out let me just say that I am a registered independent and can’t vote in my states primary. If I was

From Be our Guest. “You can’t change people. But if you change the environment that the people are in they will change.”

I picked up Be our Guest by Disney yesterday. Wow! I could not put it down! Here is a killer quote. Think about this for a moment and the impact on the church. “In The Experience Economy, B. Joseph Pine II and James Gilmore suggest that we seen the demise of the Industrial, which is

Life church is know for the use of media in their services and to extend the Gospel. Craig was actually one of the first if not the first to do “simulcasting” services. One of the things I like about lifechurch’s use of media is that they dance to Carmen songs, they are relevant and funny

I am so pumped I found out one of guys doing church I really respect is coming to our Youth Conference. I am very excited and can not wait to hear what Craig has to say. In typical Craig style if you have and should read his blog I will be short and hopefully insightful.

Two things I love free and music. So put them together and it’s even better. Check it out. Free music legally. Mac fans (me and current blogging buddy soon to be mac fan matt.) We must wait until March 18th. If you have a PC or are just curious go check it out. The company