Strategery

I watched a little bit of the Cardinal broadcast this afternoon, and the announcers were talking about how the new … Continue reading Strategery

Benefit of Hindsight

I was working on my sermon this week, and I am going to share a story from my life that … Continue reading Benefit of Hindsight

In Plato’s Republic there is a story referred to by Glaucon, the brother of Plato. It’s a myth about a … Continue reading Invisibility and Morality

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am … Continue reading The Journey of Self-Discovery

In case you didn’t know, BASEBALL IS BACK!!!! Do you know why winter is so dark, cold and long? Because … Continue reading MLB’s Slide Rule & the “Wussification” of America

At the beginning or March, our church had a Vision & Values workshop to jumpstart the conversation regarding our vision … Continue reading The Purpose of the Church

A couple weeks ago, Smith Valley UMC hosted a Vision & Values workshop to begin the conversation on who we … Continue reading It’s All About Discipleship

I was listening to Home Plate with Jim Memolo and Steve Sax on MLB Network Radio as I was driving … Continue reading Declining Interest in Baseball… and the Church

In the last week or so, comments from Andy Stanley, pastor of North Point Community Church in Georgia, surfaced in … Continue reading Stinkin’ Selfishness in the Small Church and the Big

It’s one of my favorite times of the year: baseball season is on the horizon. Players have reported to Spring … Continue reading Spring Training, Lent and Getting Back into Playing Shape