I’m A Grown Man!
When I was a kid, I hated tomatoes.
Seeds Of Nearness
One of my life scriptures is Psalm 73. The last verse is a favorite.
Stale, Rotten, Rancid, and Spoiled
We have lovely conversations around our dining room table. And not a small handful of odd ones. This Monday’s breakfast was no exception.
Kondratowski Family Keys
I was talking with coach Walter K, and he was reveling in a simple idea that has made a significant difference in congregational engagement.
De Los Dientes Para Afuera (What?!)
I love Costa Rican “dichos” - idioms or sayings that get thrown into almost every conversation.
What’s Wrong With Getting Lost In Worship?
My three teenage children went to a youth camp recently.
Who Are You Chasing?
Who Are You Chasing? New pedals? Bethel’s vibe? Happiness? A bigger worship team?
The Upper Room
We’re hosting a work team of young missionaries of the Mennonite flavor.
Beyond The Chart
I’m working with a worship team that has been trained well.
The Eye Of The Needle
Very early in my worship leading journey, I attended a worship conference that marked me for life.
Altars
I found out about a recent conference called “ALTARS.”
Metamorphosis
I saw this image, and it captured my current season.
Abundance
Do I have what it takes?
Rook
I was twenty-six. Having recently moved cross-country, leaving the long summers of South Texas for the short ones of Pennsylvania, I was learning many new customs in this new culture.
Just Ask
On Sunday, we visited a church we hadn’t been to before. While the eight of us filed in a few minutes past starting time and found our seats in two rows, two leaders addressed the congregation.
Core Competencies
I read a job description for a Director of Music and was struck by the first “Core Competency” required.
Context
My wife has taught me many things.
Highways
It’s time to deepen your life with God.
Basic Steps
We’re a part of an eclectic small group made up of expats.
The Good Worshiper
I was reading the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 and was stuck by something Jesus did.