Because I hate taking the dog out in the rain… In cased you missed them… Why We Had Kids (Part 1) Why We Had Kids (Part 2) Why We Had Kids (Part 3) Why We Had Kids (Part 4) Why We Had Kids (Part 5) Why We Had Kids (Part 6) Why We Had Kids [...]

I was talking with a friend yesterday and was reminded of the quote from Michelangelo that says “criticize by creating”.  If you know me at all you know I’m passionate about the church changing the world. At times I’ve been called naive about this matter, but I really do believe it’s possible. However, I think [...]

I’ve been flying a lot lately but my fascination with flying has not decreased. I know I’m like a kid on a plane but I just can’t help it. I don’t understand why everyone on the plane acts like it’s normal that we’re cruising through the sky at 30,000 feet on a 187,000 pound hunk [...]

I would love to ask you to take a few moments to remember East India in your prayers. I know so many of you have recently sponsored children in this area through Compassion. They’ve been slammed by Aila, a devastating cyclone, that has destroyed thousands of homes, stranding tens of thousands of people in flooded [...]

I’m so excited about the new series we’re launching this weekend at Cross Point Nashville entitled “Q”.  It’s a series addressing some of the biggest questions you have about faith and God. This week I’ll take a shot an answering “How do I discover God’s will for my life?” But here’s the deal. The following [...]

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. -Andrew Carnegie Earlier this week we took our annual all-staff retreat. This time away is key for our team. We work in a [...]

I know part of my job as a parent is leading and teaching my children. I hope I do a fair job at that, but I’m often reminded they teach me a lot as well. The biggest lesson my three boys are teaching me these days is “don’t take life so seriously.” They are literally [...]

C.S. Lewis once said… It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence to men. The past few weeks have been full of some of the most incredible worship experiences of my life. Each one has shaped me in a different way showing me a different aspect of God. A couple [...]

I love being a part of a church just crazy enough to not give up on crack head prostitutes that roam our parking lots. Who’s one person you’re tempted to give up on? I hope Sheila’s story will remind you we worship a God who specializes in taking hopeless people and breathing his hope, love, [...]

I don’t sit a lot. Most you know I like to be on the go. I like to stay busy. I had a little down time this morning before our sessions started here in the Dominican and decided to go running on the beach. During my run I saw the coolest little rock formation and [...]