Monthly Archives: March 2009
Admitting Ignorance is the Beginning of Wisdom
At least I hope so… Things are not always “smooth” around the Adams’ household. In spite of the efforts of my amazingly beautiful and loving wife, and my two stellar daughters, life just seems to spin toward complexity. The honest truth … Continue reading
The Iron Rule of Ministry
“Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ…. For each person will have to carry his own load.” Galatians 6:2, 5 It is the heart of the Christian community to meet each other’s needs, … Continue reading
Who Loves God More?
If you’ve seen the movie “Slum Dog Millionaire” you know the extreme hardship of orphan children on the streets of India. The hardships depicted in the movie are a real and honest portrayal of the oppression these children face. They … Continue reading
Heart Breaks and Hope
This past weekend the message was at Westside was about anger. Our worship time included an open alter for prayer. We lined the front of the room with counselors. In three services I met and prayed with: a woman angry … Continue reading
Technology and Ministry
With many thanks to my technological mentor, Jason Morris, I am slowing advancing my knowledge of technology. I now have a Facebook account, twitter, web blog, Google reader account and link them all with something called twitter feed. The best … Continue reading
Twitter is following me
I drove to Springfield, MO today for a meeting with a couple of small group pastors. As I arrived in town my phone received a message that said, “SpringfieldMoCVB (Springfield CVB) is now following your updates on Twitter”. Forty minutes … Continue reading
The Fellowship
Eric Sparrman is one of my heroes. Eric has been the pastor of the Harvest Ridge Covenant Church in Shawnee, Kansas for a little over twelve years, and for the last 7+ years Eric has been my friend. What is … Continue reading
Are we discipling those we’re reaching?
One of our newest group leaders came by to talk this afternoon. He’s new to the church, and loves it! He tried to lead a group with our “Blessed?” series, but the group didn’t make it. Two guys in the … Continue reading
The Future Evangelical
In his book The Younger Evangelicals, Robert Webber suggests three paradigms expressed by the evangelical church in the past one hundred years. Traditional Evangelicals (1900-1980) – characterized as modern with a rational worldview. Pastor- and program-centered in their ministry … Continue reading
Amazing Grace
Here are just a few of the reasons that grace is so amazing: Grace gives me eyes to see people as God sees them Grace extends God’s love through me Grace energizes my worship Grace humbles my pride Grace gifts … Continue reading
