A few weeks ago I emailed some of the key people I serve with at my church with the subject of the email being: “Where Are We At?” One of them wrote me back and said, “Come on Tyler, you know how to write, you can’t end a sentence with a preposition.” In that moment…
The Hour Before
The post is a part of a larger series of posts all focused on the topic of the hour before church begins for a worship leader (check out some of the other posts too, there’s lots of good ones). Each post takes a different look and perspective into what goes on for them the hour…
Fortuitous Bouncing
While the rest of the country has been fighting a heat index of over 110*, we’ve been a nice comfortable 70* most of the week. But don’t worry, Portlanders still find something to complain about. It isn’t warm enough here they say. I say, shut up. If the Twins finish the season above .500, they’ll…
Church Ministry with Diminishing Resources
For most churches, the recent economic downturn has not been a favorable thing. Almost every church I know of in my area has laid off many staff members and reduced budgets in order to remain operating within this new reality. At my church we’ve had to make significant lay offs on 3 separate occasions in…
Don't Write For Yourself
When I first started writing more and blogging one piece of advice I heard over and over was “before you write for anyone else, write for yourself.” And really, it makes sense. If what you are writing doesn’t first resonate within you, the chances of it doing that for others isn’t nearly as high. So…
Fortuitous Bouncing
My favorite TV show for the past 5 years ended last night. Friday Night Lights had a great run, and I’m glad the Emmys finally gave them due recognition this year. I’d say it is the best show on tv, but that’s always a subjective opinion. I mentioned last week that Rose is now an…