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Saved by grace. Servant by calling. Husband of Paula. Father of Linley Beth. Lead Pastor of The Point Community.

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Archive for July, 2006

Israel, Palestine and the Middle East

Monday, July 31st, 2006

The nation of Israel is at war with not just Hesbollah, but with every group and nation that wants to see Israel, and every Jew for that matter, destroyed. There are Biblical implications directly addressing this longstanding conflict in the area we call the Holy Land.
Politics aside, I believe that the United States is wisely [...]

Camp!

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

One of the things I truly enjoy is serving on the board of Kentucky Baptist Assemblies Inc and Crossings Ministries. KBA owns and operates Jonathan Creek and Cedarmore Camp and Conference Centers. These camps are really special places in the Commonwealth. Every summer thousands of kids and adults flood both camps for “Crossings”. We are [...]

What I’m Reading

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

I am often asked about what books I am reading. I rarely read fiction or biographies or the such. I prefer application type material that helps me think innovatively about the church and the Gospel.
So, here’s my current reading list: (along with numerous and various articles)
“The Radical Reformission” by Mark Driscoll (more on this to [...]

On The Lake

Sunday, July 16th, 2006

I went tubing on Kentucky Lake last weekend while at Jonathan Creek for Jeremy and Julia’s wedding (see previous post). While tubing with the groom, we were thrown from the tube when we crossed the wake of another boat. After being tossed more than 6 feet in the air (so I am told), I [...]

Weddings

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Recently I was thrilled to serve as the minister at the wedding of Justin and Emily in Cincinnati. The setting was a restored vintage theater, it was awesome. You can see some pics of the wedding and the beautiful couple here. Justin and Emily are great people, I am really honored to serve as [...]

Missed Perceptions

Sunday, July 2nd, 2006

I have never found myself to worry much about what others think. I also do not subscribe to the old addage that perception is reality. People see what they want to see, believe what they want to believe and think what they think, many times with reckless disregard for the truth.
It seems that after my [...]