We’re Speaking – But Are They Listening?
on Mar 08 2010 in Everyday Life, LeadershipChristians speak truth with two voices. One voice is Scripture. The other voice is their own brokenness.
When Christians speak the voice of Scripture, it usually starts with, “The Bible says…”, “Thus saith the Lord”, or “Jesus taught about this topic, and here’s what he said…” In the best case, a pastor/teacher uses this voice when [...]
Easter Planning – Things I’d Do Differently
on Mar 04 2010 in Church, Leadership, WorshipI was a full-time Creative Arts Pastor for eight years. And now that I’m out of the madness and insanity of the pace of that ministry, I feel like I can look back and see everything more clearly.
And I see with extreme clarity the things I’d do different when planning and implementing a church’s Easter [...]
Dream Killers #4: Stress
on Feb 28 2010 in Everyday Life, Faith, Leadership, TMIIf you’ve been following my journey over the past couple of weeks, you know that I’ve been living into this profound statement of truth…
Our deepest fears stand in stark contrast to our wildest dreams.
Pounding headaches and insomnia have accompanied me most of February. And I’ve done what most guys do. Nothing. So without my request, [...]
Dream Killers #3: Fear
on Feb 24 2010 in Everyday Life, Faith, Leadership, TMIOur deepest fears stand in stark opposition to our wildest dreams.
It was 3:00am this past Monday morning.
Then it was 4:06am.
Then it was 5:23am.
As I continued to toss and turn, pulling the covers on, then throwing them off, I was battling with my deepest fear.
This thing I get to do called “Floodgate Productions” is my wildest [...]
A Response to Benny Hinn’s Divorce
on Feb 19 2010 in Everyday Life, FaithSuzanne Hinn, wife of tele-evangelistic Benny Hinn, filed for divorce today. The two have been living separately for the past three weeks.
When I heard the news, my immediate response was to feel extremely sarcastic and condemning. It’s amazing, I thought, how he can “heal” everyone who comes to his miracle healing services, but he can’t [...]









