Disney and the church...
I sat next to Gary Lamb , pastor of Ridge Stone Church last week at a blogger's round table at the National New Church Conference. His church is on fire and it was cool to meet him…
From the Archives
Around the Corners: 497 posts from the original blog, 2006 onward. Newer writing is on the Blog →
Devotional Blog
Last month I began chronicling my personal Bible time on a blog. {inthedaily} It was my goal for the month to read through the book of James 1 chapter a week, and every day boil it…
The Tabernacle Projct
Cornerstone began with a clear vision from God to provide a place of worship for the people of Four Corners. With US 27 and 192 in the cross hairs we set out to find a place of mee…
Easter Photos Part Deux
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Faith and Family Night at the Ghost Riders
We had a great time this afternoon at the Osceola Ghost Riders game. It was faith and family night and they had pastor Gabe sing the national anthem. As expected, Gabe was fantasti…
Dog owners 'fleeced' in poodle scam
I got this off of BoingBoing and I thought it would cheer your Friday. David Pescovitz: Thousands of Japanese people have apparently been scammed into buying "poodles" that are act…
Missional and Attractional are not Antonyms
One of the best things that I have learned this week at the Exponential conference is that exponential growth comes when we realize that missional is attractional . If we define mi…
Mission Guatemala
Hey All, I just got this note from Jerry Kinman, our church planting partner in Guatemala. Hello Joel! After 8 months in Guatemala, we are praising the Lord for His great blessings…
Blake Misses the Point
Imagine Blake Lewis getting kicked off Idol. After hearing his rendition of "Imagine" I am severely disappointed in his song choice no matter what Randy says. Since when is "imagin…
Idol Goes Inspirational
Have you heard the news? Tonight American Idol will have the top six contestants perform songs of hope and inspiration. U2's Bono will be the special guest coach, and I know it wil…
Praising Mantis
I saw this photo on Flickr and thought that this guy finally realized that prayer is more than heads bowed and eyes closed. Prayer includes hands raised with our eyes to heaven. Th…
National New Church Conference Day 1
What a long, but fulfilling day. I spent today volunteering with the guys from reproducing churches as we worked to help FBC Orlando host the National New Church Conference. 1800 P…