I’ve been reading a spy thriller by Robert Ludlum. I think I like his stuff better than Tom Clancy. I’ve also been reading some stuff on Systems theory in a congregational setting. A really good introduction to this way of thinking is Creating a Healthier Church by Ronald Richardson. Also check out Healthy Congregations by […]
March 26, 2003 by Leave a Comment
We finally got our phone installed at our new house. This means I’ll be able to blog from home. In fact, I’ll be able to blog while watching TV. Perhaps I’ll offer commentary during the commercials about what I think of tonight’s episode of “24.”
March 25, 2003 by Leave a Comment
We had a big weekend. We moved in to our new house in Catoosa on Saturday. Here’s a picture of the moving party. Then I preached my first sermon at Garnett on Sunday. Everything went extremely well.
March 18, 2003 by Leave a Comment
It Begins This is my first official week in the office. The boxes are unpacked. Files have been put away. Books have been shelved. Now it’s time to figure out what I’m going to say this Sunday . . . Actually, I’m thinking about what I’ll say over the next few months. I see these […]
March 11, 2003 by Leave a Comment
Little Elijah
We found a house! Should close sometime next month. Heather has been helping me decorate my new office. She is doing an amazing job. I had a “look” I wanted for the walls and Jamie, a fantastically gifted young lady from our church, made it happen. I couldn’t be happier with it. We’re freezing to […]
February 25, 2003 by Leave a Comment
Looking for Houses
We’ve been busy looking for houses. Haven’t done much except look for houses. It’s amazing how all the houses start to look alike after a while. I keep looking for one with a view of Mt. Baker, but I haven’t had any luck. I did see one yesterday that had a nice view of the […]
February 16, 2003 by Leave a Comment
Missing Washington
I couldnt be happier to be living in Tulsa, even though I just left one of the greatest places in the world to live. It would be ridiculous to think that I wont suffer some withdrawal symptoms as I make the transition from the Great Northwest to a state that merely aspires to be OK. […]
February 10, 2003 by Leave a Comment
Long Day Tomorrow
Long day tomorrow. Boxes will be loaded on truck. House will be empty. Rug Doctor rented. Light tan (almost white!) carpets to be cleaned. My job. Hating myself for drinking and dripping so much Dr. Pepper in the living room.
February 4, 2003 by Leave a Comment
A Solemn Vow
I have just taken a solemn vow to never use the word “postmodern” in a sermon or article again, unless the article (or blog entry) is about why I refuse to use the term. The reason for the vow is that using the word is totally unhelpful. Say “postmodern” and some people hear “relativism” and […]
January 31, 2003 by Leave a Comment
30
I just turned thirty years old. Actually, I was born in the central time zone so I’ve been thirty for a couple of hours now.
January 29, 2003 by Leave a Comment
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons