by Thad | May 7, 2013 | Church, Culture, Gospel, Life, Stories
Seems like every week I hear an impossible story of someone finding their way to God. Last night I snagged a Red Box movie to watch with Dana and it was an emotional one for sure. The Impossible is a true story, I cannot fathom the depth of loss and pain those...
by Thad | Apr 25, 2013 | Bonney Lake Church Plant, Church, Culture, Gospel, Leadership, Life
Many people avoid the church because they know a Christian! If that stings…keep reading. I often offer to do coffee with those who have yet to experience faith in Jesus due to Christian’s impact within their life. There is something beautiful about the...
by Thad | Mar 11, 2013 | Church, Culture
Driving by the newly remodeled Applebee’s in Bonney Lake I pointed out the improvements to my 10 year old daughters. “Girls doesn’t that look amazing, how they remodeled that in just a few days.” Their reply got me to thinking, “it looks...
by Thad | Jan 17, 2013 | Culture, Gospel, Leadership
I never share John 3:16 without sharing John 3:17. I think in our current cultural reality the one needs the other for the sake of clarity and health. John 3:16–17 (NIV84) 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him...
by Thad | Jan 9, 2013 | Bonney Lake Church Plant, Culture, Life, Open Life
Open Life Changes Location for Sunday 01.13.13 – 10am Gathering will be redirected to Kevin & Christy Phillips house 3015 220th Avenue East Lake Tapps WA 98391 This Sunday Open Life goes 12th Man by encouraging you to be present with our community in one of two...
by Thad | Jan 3, 2013 | Culture, Gospel, Life
Was just asked “if I associate with those types of people”. In short, I said, “YES!” I am honestly shocked that this question could even be asked by one calling themselves a Christian. In the Gospel, one of the first records of Jesus life,...