There are SIX IMPORTANT areas that pull on my time. I want to spend time with my wife. I want to spend quantity time with my kids at a very important time in their life. I want to lead our staff well and do my job with integrity. I want to learn from other...
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Get 1% Better every day
If you're anything like me, then the chances are that you've had your fair share of struggles as a leader. These obstacles can be frustrating but in reality, aren't so much an issue to overcome rather than the everyday bumps in our careers and personal lives; this is what I write about on my blog.
Coming to you this Sunday…"Why?"
I have three children (13, 11, & 6) and all of them ask me "why?" about everything. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can't I go outside? Why do I have to take a shower? Why can't I stay up past 10PM? Truthfully,...
More Questions to ponder…
Oh my goodness...my day has been filled w/intense meetings...my mind needs a break. So, I've compiled a list of questions, as Arsenio Hall says, "that make you go hmmm..."Here we go!1. Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?2....
Questions I Ponder Daily…
Questions I Ponder Daily… #1 - How can I serve God with all my heart, mind, and soul... #2 - How can I be a better husband... #3 - How can I be a better father... #4 - Is there anything in my life that I need to stop doing... #5 - Is there anything in my life that I...
Simple aint Easy…
After a long day at the office, sometimes I sit back and watch TV. Recently, I found myself channel-surfing for about 15 minutes. I was amazed at how many of the ads were about getting in shape. Here are some of the exact phrases I heard:...
Let It (Or Them) Go
As a pastor, my mission is to help people achieve positive change in behavior: for themselves, their family, and their teams. Research shows that successful people have a strong need for self-determination. Simply put, this means, “I am doing, what I am doing...
Easter Weekend @ The Hill
All I can say about this weekend is "OH MY GOD." This weekend we made history @ Mars Hill by offering a Saturday worship option and two Sunday options @ 8AM & 10AM. Seeing over 3,000 people at church this weekend pumped me up as...
Another Awesome Worship Experience
Yesterday I ended the series "Gametime" with the message, "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire" (Nehemiah 6:1-5). I confess, this is now my favorite message so far. Personally, I believe this series was more than just a teaching series where I speak...
5 Statements You Should Never Hear From a Staff Member
I have the privilege to serve with an incredible staff…a fired up group of people who love their church and have a “by any means necessary” mentality towards ministry. However, in my ministry experience, both in the life of Mars Hill, working with other churches and...
UPDATE – I'm keeping my iPhone
Those who know me will tell you that I'm the consummate gadget man. In fact, some secretly call me "Inspector Gadget." I just left the Apple Store (they know me on a 1st name basis) and got a chance to review a few of the proposed updates for the...
Bold Prayers: How to Pray With Confidence and Expectation
Imagine opening a door to a world where your prayers reach the heavens and return to you with answers and miracles beyond your wildest dreams. Bold Prayers: How to Pray with Confidence and Expectation is not merely a book; it's a journey into the heart of faith, where fears are conquered and dreams are realized. Through the pages of this transformative guide, you will learn to speak to the Divine and do so with a boldness that beckons remarkable changes in your life.

