Considering that it is time for me to leave NWBC, I thought that I would reflect for a few moments on the past five years and all that has happened. Consider this post to be my memoirs for the past five years, and it is therefore HUGE! ;-) …
Old Journal Entries
I've been thinking through my time at NWBC working on a kind of "Memoirs" blog entry, and so I've been looking through a couple of old journal entries. I didn't type many of them into the computer, but I did enter a few. I've since posted them here in my Personal category. Here are the direct links …
First Video Posted!
I've just posted my first video to this site. It's a video of my most recent sermon. You can access the post for the sermon here: God Always Does What's Right. Or you can access the video directly through this link: 029-07.mp4 …
Chronicles of Narnia: Missing the Magic
Last Friday, my wife and I were given the gift of going on a date night as a Christmas present from a family in our church. It was wonderful to be able to get out, have someone watch the kids, and see a movie in a theater. Thanks, Dan and Mary! We went to see The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the …
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029-07 — God Always Does What’s Right
SCRIPTURE: Various God's righteousness means that he always does what's right. However, sometimes we don't realize that his standard of what's right might be a little different from our own. Download Audio Download Video Subscribe to this series by dragging this link to your podcast software …
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Chronicles of Narnia Review is Coming
Last night, my wife and I were given the gift of going on a date night as a Christmas present from a family in our church. It was wonderful to be able to get out, have someone watch the kids, and see a movie in a theater. Thanks, Dan and Mary! We went to see The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the …
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Church Ideas
This is a running post where I store my ideas for church names and ministries etc. Church names NEX church (New Evangelical Christians) FORWARDchurch The Church for Today Wea Community Church Ministry names / sub-brands MOVE: An inspiring gathering with loud music, hearty laughter, active …
We need a name
I know it has taken me far too long since I last wrote to my blog, but the weather here is pretty cold and my fingers just won't type as well as they should! I spoke with Steve over at the Midwest Church Planting office to see what it's going to take for us to start drawing support from them so …
029-06 — God Is Up To Something
SCRIPTURE: Various In this message, I discuss what it means to say that God is active. If God is eternal, holy, and wise, but not active, then he doesn\'t really matter. The Bible teaches us, however, that he is living and active. Download Now Subscribe to this series by dragging this link to …
Top Ten Prayer Requests — December 2005
Jen and I have been regularly sending out our prayer requests every few months or so, and I thought that I'd post our next set on the blog here. God has really been answering some prayers too, so I'll post some praises first: Praises: Jen and I have signed final approval paperwork on our house. …
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029-05 — God Is Wise
SCRIPTURE: Various Our next characteristic to consider is that God is wise. He is the one who created the universe and put every single atom in its proper place. He knows the end from the beginning, he understands all things, and he knows what to do about them! Download Now Subscribe to this …
Blog Layout Critique Requested
It's been nearly half a year since I changed the look of my blog here. Does anyone have any suggestions for how I could make it better or more attractive? Just asking you to give me some constructive criticism. Please be kind! …
Signing Papers, Getting More Land
Today, Jen and I went down to Lafayette to have a final signing meeting with Kim at Gunstra Builders. It's amazing how the finality of signing papers can really make you nervous. Last week, I was completely thrilled about every aspect of the building process even though we have already signed some …
“Salvation Challenge” Board Game
I watched this video and couldn't believe my eyes! It's a board game that is supposed to be an effective witnessing tool, but it looks to me like something right out of Ned Flanders' ( click here or click here ) game closet, and by that, I mean really creepy. From Glory to God Games: …
Evangelism Training Opportunity
Greetings all NWBC friends! I just wanted to let you all know of something that I've been wanting to do for a while and have let slide. However, Paul Witte called me up today and suggested it, and I got really excited. Paul and I are going to spearhead some evangelism outings, and this Sunday is …
029-04 — God Is Holy
SCRIPTURE: Various The second major characteristic of God that I explore is God's holiness. The simple truth is that God is unlike anything else. He is completely above and beyond our thoughts, our troubles, or anything---and yet, he loves us! God's holiness means he is better than anything …