A few weeks ago I had the wonderful privilege of taking a trip to Paris, France with my sister. For seven days we wandered that magnificent city taking in all the sites, sounds, scents and sensation of rich history and culture. We meandering down cobblestone streets passing flower shops, bakeries, wine & cheese stores. We […]
Meet the Cicada. If you’re in middle Tennessee, you need no introduction. But for the rest of you around the country, let me introduce you to the plague of the cicada. These buggers are C R A Z Y! They squawk. They screech. They scream and they dive-bomb you. They land on you quietly and […]
Resistance is the most toxic force on the planet. It is the root of more unhappiness than poverty, disease, and erectile dysfunction. To yield to Resistance deforms our spirit. Resistance arises from within. It is self-generated and self-perpetuated. Resistance is the enemy within. quotes from The War of Art by Steven Pressfield I felt it the […]
I’m so excited to share some great news for our North Campus! Brent Hodge will be joining our team in a few weeks to assume the role of North Campus Pastor! Brent, Tam and the fam have been great friends of Cross Point for several years and as we began the search for the next […]
I’m so proud of our Cross Point community for working so quickly to extend relief to Joplin! I didn’t realize how many connections we had to this city until the news of the devastation hit. Two members of our staff, Grant and Blake, have family and friends in this city, not to mention the numerous […]
Yesterday I received a precious “thank you” card in the mail from my friend Shannon. It was a sweet little card featuring pictures of her and her husband and their two newly adopted precious little boys. The inside included a scripture and printed thank you, but at the top, scribbled in her hand-writing, she began […]
It takes time to prove oneself. I wish I could cling to the idea that I serve God, not man, denying the need to prove myself… to be a people-pleaser. I don’t mean not loving and serving the church, but rather not being consumed with what others think or conjure up in their minds based […]
Leaders respond. Leaders take initiative. Leaders act. Leaders can’t be still when a moment necessitates action. What need do you see? How are you responding… taking initiative… taking action? GO!… the world needs you!
I’ve had the opportunity lately to share at a few other places. Check these out and join the conversation: The beautiful, kind, smart & spunky Sarah Cunningham interviewed me about female-to-female relationships. I love this discussion! The series also includes interviews with author Leeana Tankersley, New York Times Best Selling Author Ann Voskamp, non-profit leader […]
I’ve had the opportunity lately to share at a few other places. Check these out and join the conversation: The beautiful, kind, smart & spunky Sarah Cunningham interviewed me about female-to-female relationships. I love this discussion! The series also includes interviews with author Leeana Tankersley, New York Times Best Selling Author Ann Voskamp, non-profit leader […]