Just about every week you probably darken the doors of a church. And just about every week there is probably something you wish they would have done differently. You make the call: If you could take out one part of the typical church service at your church and put something in its place…what would you [...]

I’ve never seen Iron Man so I don’t think it makes much sense for me to go see the 2nd  in the series, even though everyone else in America seems to be doing that. Even though I was only taking one class, the relief that comes from finishing another semester is incredible. My outlook on [...]

People are using the internet for social reasons now more than ever before. They are looking to connect with people, not just gain information on the web. I’ve always believed that the church should be and can be at the forefront of creative culture. And so much of creative culture is being birthed within the [...]

It was back in March of last year that I heard Don Miller speak at Sunset’s Men’s Retreat. He spoke on much of what is found in his latest book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. And with the popularity of the book, the importance of story in our lives has become a common [...]

I’ve never been a huge fan of hymns. Don’t get angry, I’m just being honest. The reason is two-fold: I didn’t grow up on hymns. The churches my dad worked at did about a hymn a month as I remember. And if a hymn was played it was the obvious How Great Thou Art or [...]

Only a few days left in the semester for school. One project to finish and one final exam to study for. It will be nice to actually get days off when school is over. Our spring in Portland has been about the same from February until now. Upper 50s, lower 60s with weeks of rain [...]