Shortly after I started at Central Baptist, we had a contemplative worship in the evenings called “CrossPoint.” It was a good season, and I learned much about worship by taking part in it’s organization. A number of people would like to see it return, maybe one day it will. The key to CrossPoint was an…
Tag: Reflection
Allergies – A Haiku
It’s high-allergy season. Energy is hard to come by and so I write this haiku as a reflection of my current mind-set. I’m kind of sleepy Allergies aren’t any fun My eyes want to close
Journey reflection – one month down
Exactly one month ago I began my year-long commitment to blog every day of 2105. After 30 days it’s shifted from chore to habit, and I’ve really enjoyed the process. I thought I’d take a moment to share some “one month in” thoughts. Patterns are good With the encouragement from some folks in my congregation,…
Eight Years
This past Sunday marked my eight year as the pastor of Central Baptist Church. A couple years ago Palmyra became the longest location in which I’ve lived since college, and its certainly the longest I’ve been part of a congregation! Ten years is usually the mark at which we’d naturally reflect, but I’m say, “The…
One Month with the iPad
Just about one month ago I stood in line with my friend Vernl, awaiting the “appointed hour” for the iPad to be released. I had a blast waiting with some other anti-social geek-types, and had some ideas in mind how I’d use this tool before I purchased it. So, I thought I’d share a bit…
2008 Year in Review
OK, a few of my friends are writing their thoughts on the fading year, so I figure I’d join the party. Here’s my thoughts on the previous year. Best Accomplishments Designed in Mission was the most ambitious undertaking I’ve ever done. The idea of bringing together a dozen conversation partners to leave Central with a…
