Great testimony. Impressive guy. I’m a fan. [vodpod id=Video.2971577&w=425&h=350&fv=viewkey%3D7dde44d1a0c8c69ccdec] more about "Drew Brees talks about Jesus", posted with vodpod
A Rant.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the state of The Gathering and where we’re going and how we will get there. I am incredibly encouraged by the spirit of the people who currently make up this Body and the excitement that is present about our future. There is a focus on the Mission here that…
The Gathering Fan Page
Just want to give a heads up that we have created a Fan Page for The Gathering. It’s a great way to stay abreast of all that is going on at The Gathering. Our main web page will always be available, but along with Twitter, Facebook is a great way to get “up-to-the-minute” updates and…
Vision Of You by Shane & Shane
This song served as the theme song for the Vanderbilt retreat I taught at this past weekend. It’s a pretty powerful and great meditative song. [vodpod id=Video.2936744&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] more about “Vision Of You by Shane & Shane“, posted with vodpod
How to help in Haiti
A letter to members and friends of The Gathering: As I am sure you have been following the events of the past week related to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, you are probably feeling the same desire as I have to “do something” to help alleviate some of the suffering. It is difficult to know…
Haiti orphans meet new parents
A great story of hope. [vodpod id=Video.2898254&w=425&h=350&fv=viewkey%3D9693b5caa88d1bc8023e] more about "Haiti orphans meet new parents", posted with vodpod
Knowing Evil
Reading the chapters for the One-Year Challenge, I got to thinking about the dilemma that faced the real first family with that fruit. What is it that really caused them to give in? Why couldn’t they simply resist and realize that taking that first bite would be absolutely devastating? I think it’s because they weren’t…
The Gathering’s 2010 One-Year Bible Challenge
Beginning January 1, we’re kicking off The One-Year Bible challenge using The Gathering Chattanooga Group Page on YouVersion, reading through the entire Bible, chronologically, in (you guessed it) one year. If you’re like me, you’ve started doing this numerous times only to poop out a few weeks into your reading. This year, I want us…
Loop-the-Loop Car World Record
This beats the roller-coaster ride I was on this past weekend, I guess. Cool stunt. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.4301177&w=425&h=350&fv=viewkey%3D7d83a17ea033cedfc94b] more about “Loop-the-Loop Car World Record – post…“, posted with vodpod This made me think about the argument that all of creation is the result of blind chance. If you notice how exact these calculations had to be…
The Sacred Acre
You must watch this video. It’s an incredible story of one man who lived what he said he believed. This is what living according to a biblical worldview is all about. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.4247533&w=425&h=350&fv=viewkey%3Decbac650ef4967c08f95] more about “One Many Changes Everything.“, posted with vodpod
You Hold Me Now
Thinking of friends experiencing deep hurts and going through terrible challenges right now. Praying they can feel Christ holding them as they do.
Video from Matt Chandler, Pastor of The Village Church
This is what it’s all about: Christ is enough. Click the link below the message from the church to watch Matt’s video. “We taped this video of Matt a few days before his surgery and aired it this weekend at our worship services. We pray your heart is challenged and encouraged by it. Thank you…
Your Best Life…Now?
In my last post, I poked a little jab at a fellow minister, Joel Osteen. If you’re a fan, I’m sorry, but I have some serious issues with Mr. Osteen’s theology, mainly because I believe that he not only simplifies the Gospel of Christ, he largely ignores it. The following is a video of Pastor…
Trusting When It Counts
Most of my married life has been one of uncertainty. I’m not talking about my marriage, specifically, but rather the circumstances we have been in most of our life together. Two years after Karen and I were married, we were called up to New England, uncertain of what we were to do, why specifically we…
REVELATION SONG
One of my faves. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3995932&w=425&h=350&fv=viewkey%3Dc455e06ebd06647fc4de] more about "REVELATION SONG", posted with vodpod
2010: Year of the Mission
I met with our Mission One:Eight Team this past Wednesday night and left so encouraged and excited about the coming year at The Gathering. God has moved in some pretty big ways over the last couple of months, removing the inward focus that largely characterized what this church has been, bringing a fresh wind of…
Piper on the Prosperity “gospel”
The so-called “Prosperity Gospel” sells millions of books a year for it’s proponents, but it is a counterfeit gospel. John Piper pulls no punches in telling it like it is in this compelling video. (ht: Shane Waldrop, @fuelshane)
Church, 7 Days a Week
Love this video. Don’t know where this church is, but if they’re also preaching the Gospel like they seem to be living it, they’ve got it going on. This needs to become the goal of The Gathering (and every other New Testament church for that matter).
The Gathering…in a year.
I had someone ask me this week where I hope The Gathering will be in a year. It didn’t take me long to come up with a few things I hope to see this church being in the coming year: 1. Strong disciples. That is something every church intends to accomplish, but few actually do….
Mission to Peru – October, 2009 Video
Check out my previous video from our first trip in July here.
The God of Manasseh
2 Chronicles 33:1-17 2 Chronicles 33:20 To read the account of King Manasseh of Judah is absolutely amazing in regards to the mercy of God. Manasseh literally did everything he could to provoke God to fury. Reading about his faithlessness and sin toward God is like watching a fatal train crash in slow motion. I found myself actually getting…
