Gener8 reflections

Gener8 is now over and it was a powerful experience for me.


Gener8 is now over and it was a powerful experience for me.

Today marks the return of my 1989 T-Bird. I surrendered it into the capable hands of my mechanic about a week and a half ago. It was blowing smoke–the white, sweet-smelling type. Car people tell me that’s a bad sign. The actual diagnosis was dire: I needed a new engine. Thankfully, I landed a great…

Am I getting old? It’s strange, I’ve always felt young. Maybe it’s because most other pastors weren’t born at the height of the disco era. Or maybe it’s because Erika and I chose to have our first child in our early twenties. Maybe it’s because most professionals, like Physicians, have always been older than me….

I wonder what would happen if I treated my family like a congregation? 1. We’d align our couch and chairs in rows whenever we watched T.V. 2. If my kids wanted to talk to me, they’d have to make an appointment. 3. I’d make special ‘visits’ to my wife. She’d make tea and we would…

I listened to a Carey Nieuwhof podcast today. He interviewed an entrepreneur named Jared Hogue. Jared uttered five small words that moved me: Just Start and Stay Faithful. This blog post is the fruit of that statement. So, if anyone is out there. And interested. This is my start. Pray that I stay faithful. Here’s…
Today was my first day back in the office after my week of vacation. It was good to reconnect with the staff and get caught up on the latest HMC news. Here’s a newsworthy item: Tomorrow is the application deadline for a part-time bookkeeper (10hrs/week). So Mr. or Ms. bookkeeper. If you’re out there, stop…

Erika and I have been in Alberta since Tuesday. Our main purpose for the trip was to attend the Church Planting Congress. One of the most powerful moments came during a time of communion at the end. As the band was wrapping up their song one of my pastor friends from Alberta reached over and…