On two occasions this week, I received vivid reminders that people are always listening — regardless of age, education, or even apparent interest level. First, I had lengthy phone conversation with a young man who literally grew up in Good Shepherd and is now a freshman in college.  Throughout the call, he made references to Read the full article…

Here’s a Top Five Tuesday list in which I am inviting your participation. And it has to do with upcoming sermon series. Here’s where I am:  we just finished Week One of Jaw Droppers.  That series takes us through Easter Sunday, March 27. Then, on April 3, I will begin The Light At The Beginning Read the full article…

Even before I tell you about the sermon, I must tell you about what went through my mind in at least two of its delivery times. I was preaching away, a bit extemporaneously, when the phrase “trump card” would have fit.  My mind was about two sentences ahead of my mouth, however, and I immediately Read the full article…

Here’s our Jaw Droppers bumper:   What’s a jaw dropper? One of Jesus’ miracles that left its original spectators with mouths open wide in amazement. And over the next five weeks, we’re entering into these stories in a way I hope and pray will do the same for us. It all starts this week as Read the full article…

Good Shepherd staff meetings offer fascinating insights into the natural instincts that people bring into ministry. And recently, as we have been strategizing around the launch of Zoar, the opening of the Living Room, and opportunities for long-term expansion, I have noticed that we have two groups of people: Some are natural reachers. And others Read the full article…