It’s been awhile since I’ve done a Sunday Lessons post but I couldn’t help but share this one with you… As many of you may have heard Cross Point was “blessed” to be listed on the Westboro Baptist Church picket list this week. And when I say “blessed” I actually mean it. While this frustrating […]
For the next 24 hours I will be spending time with 6 amazing ladies who know my world and understand my crazy. These women (and a handful of others who weren’t able to join us this trip) are a small but dynamic group of women who serve as Executive Pastors (or equivalent title) positions in […]
It’s become culturally cool to talk about leading. But I’m a little nervous about all the leadership labels. I fear that in being so quick to label everyone a leader we’ve watered down the tremendous responsibility of leadership, and we’ve inadvertently suggested you’re less than if you don’t lead. We need great leaders. Leaders who […]
We’re having a great Summer at Cross Point! Our summer line-up includes some great speakers, powerful messages and great summer treats. We also have people serving literally around the world. A team left for Honduras today Another team leaves for the Dominican Republic this Tuesday And the rest of us can serve throughout the greater […]
Our 4th of July family project this year was building a landscaping rock wall. Mid-morning on Wednesday my husband and I headed out to begin our project. We dug out the area, moved gravel, pulled the weeds, and then rock by rock we built that wall. It took ALL DAY! It was terribly hot and […]
Our 4th of July family project this year was building a landscaping rock wall. Mid-morning on Wednesday my husband and I headed out to begin our project. We dug out the area, moved gravel, pulled the weeds, and then rock by rock we built that wall. It took ALL DAY! It was terribly hot and […]
One of my favorite leadership studies in the Bible is Paul. I admire how his life was dedicated to developing the early church. As he traveled from community to community, you see a leader with a deep passion for those he lead. I’m currently doing Sue Edwards’ study of Ephesians (a great Bible study by the […]
One of my favorite leadership studies in the Bible is Paul. I admire how his life was dedicated to developing the early church. As he traveled from community to community, you see a leader with a deep passion for those he lead. I’m currently doing Sue Edwards’ study of Ephesians (a great Bible study by the […]
I had the great privilege of writing an article for the most recent issue of Sunday| Magazine, a great new resource for those who are involved in the creative process in church. In this article I talk about how leaders and creatives interact. I’ve had the privilege of working with creative personalities my entire working […]
We all have dreams… BIG DREAMS, but what happens when that dream dies or is cut short? My heart ached today as I watched this clip of Ann Curry’s last day on The Today Show. This was her dream that came to fruition just one year ago. Today it was dashed and surrounded with much […]