I don’t know what’s up with these compression socks, but getting stuck with that needle made me forget! We’re all clear, just hanging out with my bride waiting on a visit from my doc before they slip me a mickey and take me back.
A Stitch in Time
Today is the day. At 2:45, I go into surgery for the second time to get this left shoulder fixed. I appreciate all of you who have said you will pray for me. Also, pray for my surgeon, Dr. Dorizas, a godly man I’ll “introduce” you to later, if I get the chance. I’m going…
Workers in the Field: Elder Installation Service
Workers in the Field: Elder Installation Service from The Gathering on Vimeo. via http://ift.tt/1OwmHaK
The Equipping Work of God
Our folks at The Gathering have heard me say quite often, “What God calls you to, He equips you for.” I thoroughly believe that. Ephesians 2: 10 affirms that “we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” So, He’s definitely called us. …
TGC Article: 8 Lies Christians Believe About Success
Man, this is such a great article on the lies Christians believe about being successful in life. If you are serious about being a faithful disciple of Jesus, I would highly recommend you read and re-read this from The Gospel Coalition blog. Here is an excerpt of a few of the lies we easily fall…
Sometimes it just doesn’t fall
Jacob at the last hole of his match at Brown Acres Golf Course. So close!
Reflecting on a Purpose-filled Life
You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life…
Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship
Started reading The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer today. I didn’t get through the introduction before I came across a great quote: When the Bible speaks of following Jesus, it is proclaiming a discipleship which will liberate mankind from all man-made dogmas, from every burden and oppression, from every anxiety and torture which afflicts…
John: Portrait of a Savior Part 56 – Ready
via http://ift.tt/1D756LX
When It’s Good to be in a Gang
Paul tells Timothy that if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, “he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:20-21) This is a concept I’ve been dealing with a lot lately in messages at The Gathering,…
Shoulder Surgery, Part Deux
I’m not sure what the Lord is teaching me, exactly, but after nearly two years since my initial shoulder surgery, I found out today that I have to go under the knife again…as soon as possible. It turns out that one of the anchors that was put into my shoulder to secure the repair has…
A Liberated Mess
Last week, I took a couple of days for a personal retreat. I had a lot of things unresolved in my own mind and heart and they were starting to take a toll on me (physically, spiritually and emotionally). Karen suggested I take some time to get away, alone with God, and try and work…
John: Portrait of a Savior Part 55 – The Mission
via http://vimeo.com/124839253
The Gathering Chattanooga: Lisa Weidley – Testimony / Baptism
via http://ift.tt/1ydfsNK
Abigail McCaskey
via http://ift.tt/1aK3YqE
The Gathering Chattanooga: Derek Dickerson – Testimony / Baptism
via http://ift.tt/1c8jYmA
The Gathering Chattanooga: Brandon Beard – Testimony / Baptism
via http://ift.tt/1N8ZTNz
JOHN: PORTRAIT OF A SAVIOR PART 54 – Hidden in Plain Sight – Alive!
via http://ift.tt/1aDVUaU
John: Portrait of a Savior part 53 – The Great Exchange
via http://ift.tt/1DTBWEa
John: Portrait of a Savior part 52 – Hidden in Plain Sight – Crucifixion
via http://ift.tt/1DlyFPd
