Linda Ronstadt famously asked, "I've been cheated, been mistreated, when will I be loved?" I think if she had checked Matthew 1 closely, she might have asked an entirely different kind of question. Or: received a completely different kind of answer. That's what we're...
John 5:24 got me today: I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.We usually feel like we have to wait for the other side of the grave to "cross over from...
"Fresh Expressions" is a movement within church-land to take ministry TO THE COMMUNITY rather than asking the community to come TO THE CHURCH. It's high touch, low threat evangelism that places a priority on the ministry of presence. In our case, it's better said...
This past Friday, I went with Julie and our Good Shepherd friend Jay Shennum to the Neighborhood Theater in the NoDa section of Charlotte to enjoy a concert by "On The Border," an Eagles Tribute Band. This was our second such foray, but by far the most interesting....
The Beatles used to sing about Getting Better All The Time. Which is a daunting task when you think about it. But how do you know if you're getting better any of the time? This came home to me when, over the last several weeks, a young man has begun attending church...
Our Advent / Christmas series is called "God With Us" in 2019. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg0SJut0Qbg&feature=youtu.be
So here are some things I remember from Thanksgivings growing up and Thanksgivings grown up . . . My mom making pumpkin pie. (By the way, my mother turned 104 and if that’s not something to be thankful for, nothing is.)Eating cold pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top...
This past Friday night, Good Shepherd hosted a Date Night in which church staff and volunteers provided programming and care for 225 children, thereby enabling parents of those same kids to enjoy a Date Night. For the Date Night we provided a portrait photo .... ......
Yesterday's message ... Began in Monroe, North Carolina, Tega Cay, SC, and the human heart;Borrowed liberally from the thinking and teaching of Alcoholics Anonymous;Included this a photo of my daughter, Taylor, at age 2 (see below);Landed at this bottom line: You'll...
We have been examining the diamond-like beauty of Proverbs 3:5-6 for three weeks now: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight. This Sunday, the series wraps up...