I want to be the best communicator possible. So I’m always working to improve my skills and sharpen my axe. Last month Greg Baty and I enrolled in a stand-up comedy class at the Lake Norman Comedy Zone. Over 6 weeks, we studied the craft of writing and delivering stand-up comedy. I’ll be honest, I’ve [...]
I’m the boss. (that’s kinda weird to see in print) I’m the guy burdened with the weight of making employment decisions for our church. Including difficult decisions like promoting a part-time employee to full-time status. The reality is that not every part-time employee dreams of a full-time job in your deal. Sometimes part-time employees actually [...]
Have you ever thought about the possibility that maybe the preacher may be the worst person to talk about the spiritual disciple of giving? I have. So, a couple of weeks ago, we decided to let a few of our members talk about the topic within the context of their own spiritual journey. Below is [...]
Have you ever noticed that it’s always the other guy who comes up with the most creative idea first. You want to be creative. And maybe people think you are, but you know the truth: plagiarism is your best friend. Somebody else’s bright idea is your sermon’s bottom line and somebody’s fashion is your latest [...]
I found this video today and was shocked to see the snake that is almost identical to the one that still lives somewhere on the Milam property. (last seen crawling into the siding of our house) Now, every time I mow, I keep my eyes open for it. Snakes freak me out. I was shocked [...]
First free hugs, now free beats. What will they think of next? Nothing’s free anymore? Well, here’s a extremely generous guy who decided to offer “free beats” to the entire city of New York. You know that this guy had to be completely exhausted at the end of this day of filming. Anyway, enjoy!
