For years, I have told you of the difference our work with Auxano Consulting has made in the leadership and direction of Good Shepherd. Specifically, Auxano's focus on clarity led our excavation and adoption of inviting all people into a living relationship with Jesus...
The tennis world was intrigued last weekend when Roger Federer unveiled a brand new, bright red Wilson tennis racket. It was surely the most vibrant of all the frames Federer has used through the years. Maybe he used such a brightly colored racket because of...
Yesterday's sermon ... Rescued Jeremiah 29:11 from its exile into the land without context; Reminded people that while the books of the bible were written FOR them, none of them were written TO them; Joined with 75 other churches in continuing the "For Charlotte"...
If at first you don't succeed ... well, you know the rest. Florence made an unwelcome visit last week, and while here she made us postpone our services and reschedule our emphases. But we're like those trees planted by living water -- we shall not be moved. So For The...
Romans 1:16-17 is a clarion call for New Testament Christians: So the Gospel -- the life, death, resurrection, and ultimate return of Jesus -- is in a real sense "the power of God." It's a phrase I've been hearing in prayer recently: the Gospel has its own...
Psalm 19 is a glorious hymn that at first glance connects a theology of creation with a theology of worship: 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal...
In the wake of last weekend's encounter with Hurricane Florence, there is one subject that seems especially appropriate: Top Five Storm Related songs. Here they are: 5. Who'll Stop The Rain, by Creedence Clearwater Revival. At times this past weekend, it...
No church yesterday, so no sermon rewind today. Except I have an ideal one from the vault: "After The Storm" from the 2013 series (and book) The Storm Before The Calm. The message centers on one of the most embarrassing stories in the biblical library: drunk, naked...
Several years ago, a District Superintendent in the United Methodist Church (if you are unfamiliar with that position, it is sort of an Executive Vice President who supervises the pastors and reports to the Bishop) shared these words: If churches would advertise the...
A Good Shepherd friend was unable to attend Sunday's service in person and so watched it on Facebook Live, took this photo, and then posted it on her Facebook timeline. While I always prefer the in person variety, it's encouraging to know our reach expands beyond Moss...