Working on a new book
I am happy to be really diving into a new book on the Holy Spirit right now. Hoping to have more to post soon. I recently updated my events schedule. Feel free to take a look and please keep checking...
| May 04, 2009 | Read More |
Thoughts
An Update on Paul Cain
In light of Paul Cain's recent announcement of restoration to ministry, we have been repeatedly asked for input. First, we rejoice in God's mercy that provides anyone with total forgiveness for any sin that is repented of. However, forgiveness of...
| January 29, 2007 | Read More |
Real
When alcoholics from my church go to their first AA meeting, they frequently come back and say to me, "I wish the church could be more like the AA meeting." They tell me everyone was real and no one judged...
| August 30, 2006 | Read More | Comments (4) |
Power after Overcoming
One of the hardest things for church people to understand is that our negative resume is where our greatest strength lies. It is not the things that I have not done that give me power, but rather the things I...
| August 29, 2006 | Read More | Comments (4) |
Recovery Groups ???
We want to start recovery groups at our church. A recovery group is a group of people who have suffered a similar addiction or survived a similar abuse. The best known recovery group in America is Alcoholics Anonymous. Why a...
| August 28, 2006 | Read More | Comments (4) |
Memories and Abuse part 2
The book I mentioned yesterday, Memory and Abuse, claims that 1 out of 3 women suffered abuse as children and 1 out 4-10 men suffered abuse as children. I have been astounded by these numbers. As soon as I began...
| August 25, 2006 | Read More |
Memory and Abuse
I just finished reading Memory and Abuse: Remembering and Healing the Effects of Trauma by Charles Whitefield, M. D. (1995). I read the book after an amazing conversation with a pastor's wife. I have known this wonderful lady for a...
| August 24, 2006 | Read More |
Back in Texas
I am back home now, in Texas. I just came out of our staff meeting at the church I pastor, Wellspring. One of the major issues we’re dealing with is how to create more opportunities for people to develop deep...
| August 23, 2006 | Read More | Comments (4) |
My Time On the Road
I am on the way home from Sydney, Australia, where I just finished a conference at a Dayspring Church, a great church. The theme of the conference was Living Free from Shame and Addictions. It is amazing how much shame...
| August 21, 2006 | Read More | Comments (1) |
Trusting in His Goodness
There is a big difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is the pain we feel when we make a mistake. Shame is the pain we feel when we think we are the mistake. When shame hits us, we feel like...
| August 08, 2006 | Read More | Comments (3) |
Shame
An exert from "The Origin of Shame pt 1" Fig leaves were used by Adam and Eve to cover their nakedness and to hide their shame. Today there are two basic fig leaves we use to cover our shame. The...
| May 24, 2006 | Read More | Comments (4) |
New Sermons
I will be adding my sermons on CD to the Sermons link. These are the messages that I have given on Sundays. Enjoy....
| May 24, 2006 | Read More |
My 2 Cents for Your 2 Cents
Ok. I know that I have really been slacking when it comes to my website, but that is all about to change. This guy in my church, who is sometimes confused with “Bill Gates”, is going to help me manage...
| March 16, 2006 | Read More | Comments (11) |
Equipping the Church
Ephesians 4:11-13 tells us that God gave us apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers “to prepare God’s people for works of service.” Does God want His people to do the work of the ministry? “So that the body of Christ...
| June 17, 2005 | Read More | Comments (2) |
Lesson of the Week
The trouble with brutal honesty is that is more brutal than honest. And there is no mercy in the world of brutes. Nature has no catch and release program. Brutes devour one another. The only people who consistently speak the...
| May 18, 2005 | Read More | Comments (11) |