I know, I know friends don’t let friends drink Starbucks. I worked at Starbucks for a year when I was in College. I loved it. I love coffee so it was a natural fit. I would also like to add they were a fantastic company to work for. I know that many try to throw […]

Are you authentic? I think authenticity is one of the most important qualities of a leader. What does it mean to be authentic? 1. Care more about those you lead than your own image 2. Have a realistic view of your actual values 3. No matter your size always be willing to leave the 99

Today I want to talk about the need for “right” information. I am not a super handy man. I can get by but that is another post for another day. Being a home owner forces you to visit Lowes from time to time. Lowes is a large store with lots of stuff, lots of people

Do the values of your church permeate your organization? Tiffany’s is know for a few things. 1. Breakfast (just kidding) 2. Blue Boxes 3. Fantastic Customer Service This Christmas I bought my wife a ring Tiffany’s for Christmas this year, here is what happened. 1. They guaranteed christmas delivery. It came three days late 2.

Let me start this series by stating the obvious. We in the church world are not about the bottom line. We are about changed lives. So in the next few days when I refer to customer service I am not talking about selling something I am referring to creating an environment that is conducive to

Another thing that God has been speaking to me during our churches fast has been the importance of relationship. We are all very aware of the God size hole that Sarte refers to. I believe that God also put within us another hole a man size hole. Very often we are good at one the

One of the major things that God has been speaking to me during our time of prayer and fasting is trust. Can I trust Him no matter what? Trust comes through relationship. I recently turned 33 on my birthday I received the greatest gift I could ever ask for. My wife asked my son why

We are starting our annual time of prayer and fasting. I am very excited to see what God is going to do in me personally as well as in our church. Fasting for me is always bittersweet. I love taking time to slow down and focus on God do not like not drinking coffee. Food

This is just one of those videos I can’t explain it, it just makes me laugh almost every time. I usually find Christian parodies stupid but this one is an exception. My favorite parts have to be, the ring in the bible proposal, and the flannel graph scene. Enjoy.

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