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October 2013

October 09, 2013

A New Way to Look at Discipline

This week in my sermon series "Picture Perfect Family," we looked at the thorny issue...

October 07, 2013

Mark Junkins Funeral Message

Yesterday I had the heart-breaking privilege at preaching Mark Junkin's funeral. He was an incredible...

October 04, 2013

Finding the Balance Between Work and Family

If I asked you how much you value your family, you would answer me in...

October 02, 2013

The One Command God Doesn't Want You to Forget

The Old Testament tells the story of a nation of slaves that God took and...

September 2013

September 30, 2013

Is Your Family Too Busy?

One bag for soccer, one bag for baseball. Another bag for swimming, then there's karate...

September 25, 2013

Stories of Hope (Why I Do What I Do)

Yesterday at staff meeting (whoop whoop!) we went around the table and shared stories about...

September 23, 2013

Top 10 Issues Christian Families Struggle With

Several years ago LifeWay Research conducted an online research project to determine the top issues...

September 20, 2013

Picture Perfect Family

This Sunday at Mt Vernon we're starting a brand new series, "Picture Perfect Family." We're looking...

September 18, 2013

Imagine . . .

In last week's message at Mt Vernon (watch it online here), I cast a vision...

September 16, 2013

Creating Contagious Communities of Hope

Yesterday at Mt Vernon we unveiled a phrase (some might say purpose statement) that will...

September 13, 2013

The Ultimate Optical Illusion

I promise this picture is not moving. Your eyes just think it's moving. It's called...

September 11, 2013

9-11 Lessons Learned from 9/11

Twelve years ago this morning I was sitting in a seminary classroom, beginning work on...

September 06, 2013

When Ministry Opportunities Look Like Interruptions

One of the more famous stories Jesus told during his life was the story of...

September 04, 2013

Why First Impressions Are So Important

This past Sunday my wife and I were out of town and had the opportunity...

September 02, 2013

Happy Labor Day

see you back here with a new post on Wednesday!

August 2013

August 30, 2013

A Beautiful Mess

One of my favorite parts about being a pastor is getting to baptize people whose...

August 28, 2013

30 Things I'm Thankful For at Mt Vernon

I write a lot about life and ministry on this blog, but every once in...

August 26, 2013

Why Cool Isn't an Answer to Church

Last month Rachel Held Evans wrote an opinion piece to CNN entitled "Why Millenials are...

August 23, 2013

The Most Powerful Force in the World

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must...

August 21, 2013

Seeing the Pit Stop as a Divine Opportunity

It was supposed to be a quick stop. Pull of the interstate, get some supplies,...

August 19, 2013

Calling a Spade Anything But a Spade

On July 3, the Egyptian military ousted democratically elected president Mohammed Morsi and installed themselves...

August 16, 2013

How God Leverages Pivotal Moments

Here's a great reminder about how God can leverage pivotal moments, even the tragedy of...

August 14, 2013

The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good, by Peter Greer

Piercing and convicting, this book is a must read for anyone who's been in church...

August 12, 2013

The Beauty of Marriage (A Wedding Sermon)

A few days ago I had the privilege of marrying Stephen and Mandi here in...

August 09, 2013

Front Porch Gospel

The front porch is disappearing from American life. A hundred years ago, nearly every home...

August 07, 2013

Why Marriage Isn't About Happiness

My small group at church is going through Sacred Marriage, by Gary Thomas. In it...

August 05, 2013

A Lesson from the Moonies

In the 1960s, sociology professor and expert Rodney Stark went to watch the spread of...

July 2013

July 31, 2013

Proof That God Can Use Anyone, Including You

Maybe it's your past. Maybe it's your addictions. Maybe it's the mess you find yourself...

July 29, 2013

Please Pray for Colonial Hills Baptist Church

Over the weekend, a horrific bus accident killed three adults and an unborn child. The...

July 26, 2013

A Beautiful Story of Relentless Love

Believe me, this is worth thirteen minutes of your time. Watch this incredible story of...