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Good Shepherd
NUMB3RS Series Finale
June 2, 2008 0

James-Michael Smith brought NUMB3RS to a fitting conclusion yesterday. Here’s the video that led into his own sermon: Trust me, the message itself had more of a point than the video! James-Michael reminded the church that what John sees and what John hears in Revelation can be two very different things. But more than that, Read the full article…

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Personal
Princeton Reunions
June 1, 2008 1

My wife Julie and I spent the weekend in New Jersey celebrating her 25th reunion from Princeton University. My 25th reunion from the same school will be next year, and I’m trying to decide if we’ll go back for that one. Reunions at Princeton almost defy description. Each May, over 20,000 alumni and their families Read the full article…

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Good Shepherd
NUMB3RS, Part 5: 144,000 Saints
May 29, 2008 0

So here it is. The last episode of Good Shepherd’s NUMB3RS. Like the song said, I already miss it and it’s not even gone yet. We’ll look at the number of 144,000. As in 144,000 saints in Revelation 14. What does it mean? Is it like some sects believe — that’s the number of “truly Read the full article…

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Communication, Good Shepherd, Leadership
Breaking Communication Breakdowns
May 28, 2008 0

I love Chip and Dan Heath’s Made To Stick. That’s why it’s on my favorites list on this blog. Written from a corporate perspective, it’s all about communication. If you are passionate about communicating important stuff, and doing it in a way that reaches people in the 21st Century, you’ll want to check it out. Read the full article…

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Leadership
Clay Court Tennis & The Ministry
May 27, 2008 0

Perhaps in honor of the French Open, I played tennis on a clay court yesterday. Now, I hate clay. I have nightmares about matches that I played on clay. It works against me on every level: because it slows the ball down on impact, it blunts the power of my serve (my best shot); because Read the full article…

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