Post-technological

I’m slowly reading a book called, A Matrix of Meanings: finding God in pop culture by Craig Detweiler and Barry Taylor. In one section, they argue that people today are becoming post-scientific/technological. Technology is running us ragged, the more electronic we get, the more tired we become, etc. They aregue that people are getting sick [...]

Direction (for now)

Had a great lunch with my friend Ron today. He helped confirm several thoughts I’ve had lately…and I feel good about where I am in life right now. Two basic things: First, we will begin meeting as a “church” very soon (we as in our family and anyone else who wants to). I say “church” [...]

Message in a Bottle

Does a song lyric ever strike your heart? My youngest daughter has been into the Police lately (good girl!) and has been falling asleep to “Message in a Bottle.” As someone planting a church, thinking about what breaks God’s heart, and thinking about church in general, this part really struck me: The song is about [...]

Training Event

Just got back from the Church Planters Training event with the ECC. They really know their stuff…the training was great. I was especially impressed with how much emphasis they placed on the spiritual side of things. They did not overemphasize technique, but really emphasized the need for much prayer and spiritual preparation. This church planting [...]

Seattle Pictures

Here are some pics from our time in Seattle: Here we are outside of Starbucks #1, the original! And here we are, just outside of Gary and Sharon’s home.  That is Mt. Baker in the background.