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My heart was beating as I stood next to the kitchen counter, listening to the silence of intrigue as my friends told their six word life stories one by one for the first time, and were met with cheers of affirmation. It was almost my turn to go.
We had thirty seconds to share our six word stories. And finally, it was my time to share.
I began by sharing how my journey through the 10,000 Father’s Worship School had gotten me to dig through the soil of my heart and story in ways I never had before. I shared how thankful I was for each of their team members pouring into me. And then, with about 12 seconds left, I shared my story. Read more
Have you ever been outside under the night sky, far away from city lights, and stood, gazing up in silent wonder?
Yesterday, we sang the lyrics, “The heavens are your tabernacle. Glory to the Lord on high. God of wonders, beyond our galaxy.” Read more
My mind was racing, and quite honestly, tired of racing. My wife was going to be gone for three days at a conference, during which time I would be solely responsible for our four kids under the age of seven. Our first album recording at church is coming down the final stretch. I was trying to prepare for leading worship. And I had a number of quick decisions that were needing to be made for my business.
If I were to line up four glasses of water, I would have been pouring into my family, my church, and my community. But my personal glass was empty. I literally felt like an engine without any more oil. Read more
It was your typical Sunday worship service. I invited the congregation to gather for worship. There was some sort of theme that went along with the message. We had a variety of old and new songs, with a balance of celebration and confession. But to be quite honest with you, I don’t even remember any of the particulars. I don’t remember the theme at all. I couldn’t tell you what the songs were if my life depended on it. I don’t remember what colors the lights were, or anything about the stage design. Yet, it was one of the most powerful corporate worship experiences of my life. Read more