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I Am So Honored
Last year, beginning on the day after Thanksgiving, a series of events started that made it the worst possible week. On Thanksgiving Day, my sister pulled me aside and said, “You need to talk to...
View ArticleA Response to the Connecticut School Shooting
This weekend we realigned the weekend services at Granger Community Church to respond to the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. This 8-minute clip from Mark Beeson’s message will help you… Click here to...
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The Sounds & Sights of Christmas
The crisp outside air, the Christmas lights, the presents. Cars parked on the streets in every neighborhood, parties seen happening through living room windows all around. It’s Christmas night, some...
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A Life That Counted
There are some words from one of Patrick’s final blog post that I keep reading over and over… I am ready. I know my time is down to weeks, not months. I have accepted that this is the path God placed...
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Vulnerable Love (a guest post)
For my wife and I, one of the greatest joys of our lives is seeing the spiritual journey of our kids. When they are 6 or 10 or 14, our involvement is a lot more hands-on. When they are almost 20-years...
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Why Coaching Trumps Conferences
Conferences are good–they can be inspiring and helpful. They get you out of your environment so you have fresh eyes to learn. I’ve hosted conferences, and I believe in them. Workshops or Seminars are...
View ArticleWe All Need a ReSET
Here are two videos you want to see. It will take you all of 5 minutes. At Granger, we launched a series called RESET a couple weeks ago. We are all considering what it would be to have a fresh start...
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Does Anyone Read?
I’m not very self-introspective, but every author will go through the insecurity of wondering, “Does anyone read anything I write?” So it’s encouraging when you find out that your books are actually...
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Balancing Reason and Instinct
Last fall, I read a new book along with the rest of the leaders in my coaching network of executive pastors. It’s called The Intuitive Compass by Francis Cholle. I found it a fascinating book, and...
View ArticleGreeting the Velocity Conference Leaders!
Today I have the tremendous opportunity of talking to church planters and pastors attending the Velocity Conference at Mountain Lake Church in Cumming, Georgia. I love hanging with church leaders who...
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Ten Requests for My Funeral
I don’t like funerals. I’m not sure anyone does (except perhaps a funeral director). But death and funerals have been a part of my life recently–so I’ve thought a lot about my funeral. I’m pretty sure...
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Limiting Your Access
I really enjoy following the blog of David Whiting. He is the pastor of Northridge Church in Rochester, New York. This is a pastor who understands hard work, church growth, discipleship, and leading...
View ArticleComforting Those Who Grieve
My sister sent me a link to a blog that has been very helpful to her. It’s GriefMinister.com and is the blog of Larry Barber. He recently wrote about “Six Questions To Ask Yourself Before Comforting a...
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It’s Not Complicated
“Discipleship” is the new rage. Every church conference seems to be focused on discipleship. Every leader is trying to figure it out. Every church member is asking, “What does this church offer for...
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Love is an Orientation
Last week I finished a fabulous book by Andrew Marin called Love is an Orientation. In summary, Andrew is a straight white guy who works with the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual) community in...
View ArticleBook List: Loving God and Loving Others
I’ve been studying the commands of Jesus to “love God and love others” for a book project I’m working on. I did an informal survey in the worlds of Twitter and Facebook, and got the following results:...
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Book by Patrick McGoldrick Just Released
Everywhere I go, I am told that the life and death of Patrick McGoldrick was a challenge and motivation. The eyes of people (whom I’ve never even met) fill with tears as they tell me how meaningful it...
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A Decision to Learn
It’s your decision. You are either going to learn a lot in the next season–or you won’t. You are either going to connect with a tremendous group of men and women who are peers and can become an...
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I Walked Away from Fox News
Six months ago I gave up Fox News. I quit, cold turkey. For me, that was significant. Even though I had long before stopped watching Sean Hannity or Glen Beck, a typical night included at least an hour...
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A Youth Guy Worth Considering
I don’t use my blog to refer people very often. In fact, I think I’ve only done it one other time–and it resulted in Adam getting a fabulous job. But I want you to know about Chuck Zook. Chuck is a...
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