missing a string in music city

I learned today that Florida State could potentially be without 25 of its football players for the Music City Bowl against Kentucky. That should be interesting.
As an alum, it’s obviously disappointing to hear the reports and allegations. And I often wonder if the problem is not more widespread. I’ll never forget [...]

it’s friday, i’m in love…

with the following:
1. My incredible wife for being so patient as I moved my entire office into our bedroom. We’re about 95% complete – I’ll post some pictures soon.
2. Jeff Ward’s story about taking a bb gun to a snake INSIDE their house. You’re a real American hero.
3. Duffy’s Subs for [...]

we all love a good controversy

I really haven’t read much about or researched the movie The Golden Compass, but it seems as though many Christians are running scared because it apparently has a non-Christian theme. I’ve received a few emails telling me that my kids might be forever deceived and on their way to hell if they come within [...]

walking by

I wrote a post a few months back titled don’t walk by, summarizing a simple missions strategy based on the story of the Good Samaritan. However, during Christmas that strategy brings with it some complications that we as a church are still working through. This time of year it becomes very obvious that there [...]

sunday night rewind

Time is ticking away and we move closer to our big move to Regal Cinemas. This Sunday as we continued our Barbaric Grace series, Byron walked through the story of Rahab and then encouraged every member and attender to find a place of service on Sunday morning. We had hundreds of commitment cards [...]

criticized…indefinitely

As the management team at C3 embarked on our transition we faced every conceivable criticism:
“How can you worship to that loud music?”“How can you justify spending that much money on children?”“You can’t just transition a church without our permission”“The sermons are too shallow.”“There’s not enough accountability.”“It’s just a big show to draw a crowd.”“Your church [...]

home offices, theater churches, and one crazy football season

My posts have been somewhat sporadic as of late, but for good reason. We’re heading down the home stretch as C3 prepares for our move to the theater. Not only are we trying to finalize all the details related to Sundays at Regal Cinemas, but the staff is also going to a remote office setting. [...]

sunday night rewind

I’ll never get over watching baptisms. To think that for the last 2000 years those professing to follow Christ have taken part in this sacred act. This morning we saw 21 people baptized – it was amazing. The place erupted in a standing ovation when we were through. It’s a morning [...]

it’s friday, i’m in love…

with the fact that I DON’T have to wake up tomorrow morning and run a half-marathon. My wife, on the other hand, does. I am looking forward to seeing her finish and I couldn’t be more proud. This will be her second half-marathon and she’s been so dedicated to her training after [...]