A few of my favorite things

I can’t think of many more things that make my heart pump than being generous to those in need.  Even when they don’t express the need for that generosity, but it is found by relentlessly pursuing the places of felt need in our city. Looking back over the past year my...

Serving the City

Just over one year ago I went to my first Chamber of Commerce meeting.  I was nervous and seriously would have rather plucked my eyes out with a blunt object, but after attending a few weeks I began to love the people and businesses of this great city called Bonney...

Go and be!

I am constantly reminded that we must go and redeem, vs. asking those in need to come for help!  Today I sat in a minister’s network and heard a passionate appeal by a local police officer who works with youth.  He addressed some of the staggering needs in the lives...

Not just an excuse!

Do people just make excuses to not go to church, or does the church need to consider change as an option?  If we are going to reach people that have never been reached we must be willing to do things we have never done! I recently dialogued with a woman from another...

Launching Early

I recently discovered a great creative forum called the 99%.  An article there resonates with me about launching early. I think Open Life launched early compared to many church models out there, but I also think it has been a mark of our success to this point.   We...

Love Your City

Have you ever wondered why Jesus wept over Jerusalem?  Was He an emotional wreck, what was the deal? Truth be told, his love for humanity was so powerful he couldn’t help but show his emotion.  You see it on Extreme Home Makeover, Undercover Boss and Amazing Race. ...