As we put language to our mission at Good Shepherd, we know there is one thing we want to avoid: dead religion.Because dead religion is everywhere, isn't it? Some Christians and even some churches seem to specialize in it.You may even have had seasons in your life...
It's a First Serve weekend.It's not just for Saturday anymore; we've got Friday opportunities as well.To be part of the ministry with far reaching community impact, check here. Find a venue that fits your schedule, abilities, and passions, and make a difference.
Candy bars one day, arcane church structure debates the next.In the course of some friendly e-conversation with a fellow UMC pastor regarding lay involvement in baptism and communion, I realized that we weren't really disagreeing over baptism and communion.Our...
There is nothing quite like a good candy bar, is there?I remember when they cost a dime. I'd ride my bike up to the neighborhood Seven-Eleven Store, put a dime on the counter, and ask for a Baby Ruth. Those really were the days.It's no exaggeration to say that candy...
Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of my father's birth.Although he died in 2006 and so "only" lived to be 95, there is something about the 100th anniversary of anything that is worth noting.So it is with my dad, Harvey Davis. Here are some things I've been thinking...
Last week we unveiled our new mission statement at Good Shepherd:Inviting All People Into A Living Relationship With Jesus Christ.We drilled down into the meaning of "inviting," drawing inspiration from Jesus' own adventures as an invited guest in Luke 14.This week...
So here are some questions I've found myself asking recently:1. Why do modern-day captains of industry make money merely by moving money rather than producing goods and services?2. Why does the Remasters CD of Led Zeppelin's greatest songs not include two of their...
I'm not exactly happy with the fact that this photo shows Larry Fitzgerald scoring agains the Panthers, but you have to admit that it's a cool shot.It also demonstrates the fact that football teams know exactly when they are successful: when they cross the goal line....
A couple of months ago, I posted about my Top Five Rock Guitar Riffs.Today, it's my top five solos.And what's the difference between a riff and a solo? A riff is a recurring sequence of notes that forms the song's signature, while a solo is longer and more...
Last night we launched the fall season of our Big House Student Ministry. 200 students, 40 volunteers, food, music, conversation, teaching, and prayer.And one of the best ideas I've seen in a long time: a VIP "Lounge" reserved strictly for sixth graders.Now: it can be...