These are three thoughts, any of which could be a valid post on its own. Unfortunately, I'm already behind today, so I'm taking the quick route out. With the …
James the Apostle: Son of Thunder
(Blogger's Note: Taking a break from my normal format and style today to offer a few thoughts about James the Apostle. It's appropriate here, since the Camino …
The Parable of the Blessing Box
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to …
The Holy Spirit: Our Bastard Stepchild?
"It is better for you that I go away. If I do not go away, the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, will not come to you. If I go away, I will send Him to you." ~ John …
Discovering Tozer
Two good friends recently turned me on to the works of A.W. Tozer, who in 1919, began 44 years of Christian ministry. His works are among the most insightful …
Is the Easter Bunny the Anti-Christ?
Last Christmas eve I attended a candlelight service where 50 or so people came together to prepare their hearts for the celebration of Christ's birth. I've …
The Church “On the Verge”
(The following excerpts are notes I've highlighted from "On the Verge," written by Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson. Full credit for these observations goes to the …
The 3-7-12 Principle (Part 1 of 4)
(Blogger's Note: This is the first in a series of four posts outlining the 3-7-12 Principle in my upcoming book: "Light Wins! ...and the darkness is defeated …
This is a Test…
Please comment on this image, expressing what it makes you think about, or how it makes you feel. …
Snickers “Gets” Forgiveness
My dog, Snickers and I, have a love-hate relationship. Not really. It's mostly all love ... but unfortunately she's been unintentionally trained to sleep on …
What These Numbers Say to Me…
One of the best things that has blessed my life over the last couple of months has been the opportunity to re-connect with my best friend from high …
How to Write a Great Book: Lessons from Ezekiel
For transparency's sake I should mention two things. First, I have lived in the magazine and newspaper publishing industry for quite a few years, but have yet …
What Would it Look Like if …
... we shattered our categories? "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must …
The Best Business Advice I Ever Got?
I've been blessed with a diverse career in journalism, publishing, fundraising, marketing and branding and even owned a small business for a period of time. In …
A Fixed Point of Light
In his inaugural address in 1989 incoming president George Herbert Walker Bush initiated a domestic effort to recognize volunteer, humanitarian and community …
Light that Motivates
I'm a big believer in the value of personality profiling, especially when it comes to how we relate to others in the workplace and in social settings. A few …
Mistaken Light
You are a natural seeker of Light. So am I. Just one part of God's great Design is that we are seekers of light. Our soul needs it; our skin needs it, our …
The Seasons of Light
(Blogger's Note: In the ongoing series on Light, today's bonus post is a guest blog from Dana Watkins, who just happens to be my wife, best friend and partner …
Why William Wallace, Maximus, Gus McRae and Jack Black Would be the Perfect Church Leadership
I'm a moderately passionate movie buff and have a handful of movies, that probably like you, I could watch endlessly. Mostly I'm drawn to movies that have …
The Evolving Church: Not a New Concept, but a Vintage One
(stevenwwatkins gives credit for the information expressed in this blog to Nate Navarro, pastor of Austin Life Church in Austin, Texas, who visited Jonesboro …
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