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,...
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...
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....
Ministry is like surfing. I’ll admit, I’ve never surfed. But I do like the beach, so I guess I qualify to make the comparison. Here’s what I’ve noticed: skilled surfers have developed the skill that enables them to surf longer and catch bigger waves than their novice counterpart....
