I believe it takes 5 years to become the pastor of a church and earn the trust of the congregation. This process cannot be rushed. Be patient and faithful. The seeds sown need time to take root and grow to bear fruit. Time is not your enemy. Your impatience is.

The world will never starve for want of wonders; but only for want of wonder. G.K. Chesterton, Tremendous Trifles

I’m encouraged to read today that when Jesus started his ministry in Luke 4 it wasn’t a smashing beginning - his hometown threw him out! A good reminder for some today??

You will become what you desire

I’m teaching on Luke 11 and being shameless in prayer this Sunday. Went to the sauna this morning and a 70 year old dude brought his boom box into the sauna and started to play the “you’ve got mail” soundtrack. Can’t make this up. I think I got my illustration for my sermon. 😂

Michigan’s Special teams coach needs to have a word with his team. #BAMAvsMICH

Lot of lessons from the Pat Mcafee and Shannon Sharp shows about who you platform, & the possible downside of bold/unfiltered entertainment. Each pastor is ultimately responsible for what is said from the pulpit.

Chiefs return a fumble for a 97 yard touchdown! #chiefs #chargers

What denomination(s) seem healthiest right now? Or why is your denomination healthy?

Do you remember where you were when you got the news of Kobe’s passing? As a Californian you won’t forget that day

Are we ever getting a Hoop Dreams rewatchable? Bill Simmons Craig Horlbeck Chris Ryan The Ringer The Rewatchables

I was on a walk today and a neighbor asked a 8 year old boy shooting hoops who he wanted to win the NBA championship..and he said the TWolves….and I live in SoCal. ANT is him. 👏

Does a person need to believe in the trinity to be saved? Would you suggest a person leave - church for denying the trinity? I asked a young man today to either submit to our theological vision or leave. Advice? Sean McDowell

The Abyss (1989) rewatcheables? The Ringer The Rewatchables Bill Simmons Sean Fennessey Chris Ryan

In a recent Think Biblically Podcast episode, Scott and Sean interview Chris Adams in a conversation about mental health. #ThinkBiblicallyPodcast #mentalhealth #community #theology

Just finished a July 4th fireworks show on the 3rd. It’s the second year in a row that the city we watched fireworks from didn’t have any patriot music. Anyone else?

Need encouragement on how to remain hopeful and resilience during a contentious election season? Listen to my very encouraging discussion with my friend and local politician Matt Krause on my pod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

She finally said out loud what we all knew deep down. Chicago probate records reveal that when Michelle Obama’s grandmother passed in 1986, she left behind $10,000 and a gold chain to “My darling grandson Michael.” The family’s attorney has since labeled the records