While I am a very disciplined person, I have not always been a disciplined leader. In my years at Good Shepherd, I have gotten excited about new projects, taken us on different tangents, and been hesitant to reinforce the same few ideas time and time again. For the sake of creativity or spontaneity, I have Read the full article…
Watching Georgia come just short of upsetting Alabama as Chris Conley lost his footing on the five yard line as the clock ran out made me think about memorable final plays. Here’s the UGA sadness: But that one, while current and painful if you live in or have friends from Georgia, is by no means the Read the full article…
After years of pondering and months of planning, we celebrated our first-ever all-Spanish worship service yesterday. Good Shepherd Latino lauched as . . . 141 people of all ages came to the Corner Campus . . . received a welcome fit for a king . . . then gathered for praise . . . worship . . Read the full article…
I can’t wait for this Sunday. Two reasons. First, we begin Christmas On Memory Lane, a series of messages, music, and dramatic pieces that has me genuinely excited. I like the cover art very much as well: Here’s a summary of where the series is headed: More than any other time of year, Christmas brings with it Read the full article…
Reading The Collected Sermons Of Fred B. Craddock has been a revelation. Now: I like reading sermons. I enjoy seeing on paper (or on screen, for that matter) how a preacher arranges his material and builds his argument. But I love reading these sermons. I don’t know if I’d love them so much if I Read the full article…
