I have to CONFESS something to you… I was a bit concerned how this message series we’re in called "CONFESSIONS OF A PASTOR"  would be received… But God has shown up in powerful ways and is doing some RADICAL stuff in people’s lives.  For the first time or the first time in a long time, [...]

Things seem to be going at warp speed right now…. we’re gearing up for school to start back and we’re expecting lots of college students and new families to visit over the next few weeks.  Plus, we’re getting carpet in our house tomorrow, so everything is literally all over the place… But in the middle [...]

Today I have one of those sick feelings.  We think someone has our bank account information.  We got a call saying that they represented our bank and needed to verify some information and call them at a 414 area code.  I don’t have a clue where that is, but my bank is very much a [...]

The past few weeks I’ve been a madman trying to get some things done that will get us ready for the fall.  One of the things I’m committed to doing is giving away as much as I can… empowering people to use their gifts and strengths to help take Journey to the next level.  A [...]

Part 2 of Transforming the Culture has to do with telling a better story.  I have heard over and over again that those who tell the most compelling story is the one that controls the culture.  That’s so true in our world today…People are screaming for a good story. While there are some good stories [...]

I don’t know why but I get a lot of ideas while I’m at the gym.  Sure, I’ve got lots of other stuff going on too, my iPod, the 50 or more TVs that are going, the music in the background, but I believe I heard from God this morning at the gym on the [...]

This is why we do what we do…all the set up and take down, all the obsession with excellence, all the focus on disconnected people… we do all that so we can see this:   You can see more photos in the photo album in the sidebar to the left.

Okay, I haven’t blogged for a few days so I’m going to catch you up on what’s been happening… Last week’s fast was an amazing spiritual journey for me and for all the folks at Journey who fasted for at least a portion of the week.  I’ve heard stories of breakthroughs in people’s lives and [...]

Wow… What God has been showing me through this fast has been incredible… And as you have heard me say before, When God messes with me, it affects you too.  I’ve been praying for our community with a newfound passion. As God continues to stretch me He is revealing more and more that we need [...]

Man… Today was rich!  Spent some awesome time with the Lord and just really camped out with one of my favorite Psalms.  Psalm 16… here are some of the verses that have impacted me: v.5–Lord You alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing.  You guard all that is mine.  The land you have given [...]