I’ve been thinking about this passage in response to yesterday’s conversation: Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)28 ?Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you?ll recover your life. I?ll show you how to take a real rest. 29 Walk with me and work with me?watch how I […]
Archives for 2009
Burned Out on Church
Since announcing that we’re moving to Austin to plant a church, I’ve been in contact with a fair number of people who have a friend or relative in the Austin area who aren’t connected to a church of any sort. Most, if not all, of these referrals would consider themselves to be Christians, but they […]
March 31, 2009 by 34 Comments
The Art of the Start
We’ve been hanging out in Austin all week long. We’ve met new friends, scoped out different parts of the city, and eaten tons of good food. Can’t wait to move here in June. If you live in the Austin area and want to know more about the church plant, which for now has been creatively […]
March 21, 2009 by 3 Comments
Happy Anniversary Larry Bird
On this day in 1985, Bird scored 60 against the Hawks. Even the Hawks were cheering for him.
March 12, 2009 by 3 Comments
Ode to Wade
Here’s another choice morsel from my roast at Garnett. This one is from Ken Hager, a good friend, former Garnett Shepherd, and world class wood turner. Ode to Wade This saga begins on a west Texas farm with the birth of Wade, and with little alarm. Loyd and Sue’s ambition for this robust child was […]
March 10, 2009 by 4 Comments
Top 10 Ways You Know You Just Heard a Wade Hodges Sermon
On Sunday, we had a farewell luncheon at Garnett. The food was great. It was roasted pork loin. The entertainment was even better. It was roasted Wade. The Garnett leadership team really knows my love language. To me, nothing says “I love you” like good-natured kidding. Why hug someone when you can insult them? That’s […]
March 4, 2009 by 3 Comments
Better Stories
“Whoever can give his people better stories than the ones they live is like the priest in whose hands common bread and wine become capable of feeding the very soul.” Hugh Kenner
March 3, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Boring Words
Here’s the transcript of an actual conversation that occurred between the three Hodges men in the bathroom of our local movie theater as we stood staring at the wall doing our business. Elijah (age 6): Dad, where did you learn to do that preaching stuff you do? Caleb (age 7): I know. Wade: Where? Caleb: […]
February 10, 2009 by 8 Comments
XXXVI
Today is my birthday. It’s been a good one so far. I think I’m going to look back at my 35th year and say it was a pivotal one for me. In the last six months, I’ve made some major changes in my life. I sought help for my depression. I started doing Crossfit. I […]
January 29, 2009 by 4 Comments
The Mission of God
I’m finishing up The Mission of God by Christopher J. Wright. Scot McKnight has recommended this book like crazy and I understand why. It provides a rock solid argument for the missional nature of Scripture and helps us see that God as the very first missionary. Get this book and read it. If you preach, […]
January 20, 2009 by 3 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons