Da Crowes Song of the Week — Soul Singing

I confess that I am a big fan of the Black Crowes, a band that probably would have reached greater heights if Chris and Rich Robinson could have simply got along. Well, I guess that's the way it is with brothers. Here's one of my favorites, played on the Letterman show. I like the original … Continue reading Da Crowes Song of the Week — Soul Singing →

10 Minute Review — The Shack

Well who knows how long it will last, but here is the first in what I hope will become part of a series of podcast reviews on "The Shack," by William P. Young. Review #1 -- The Shack Music by: Tim Parsons & Nick Reynolds "Air on the G String - Johann Sebastian Bach" (mp3) … Continue reading 10 Minute Review — The Shack →

Church Basement Roadshow – The Nashville Edition

I am certain that many others will go into more detail than I about tonight’s Church Basement Roadshow, featuring Doug, Tony, and Mark. Given the hour it seems fitting to throw out a quick review in fine bullet point fashion on what was a great evening. Part of the value in any emergent gathering of … Continue reading Church Basement Roadshow – The Nashville Edition →

Church Basement Roadshow – The Nashville Edition

Creativity on the Streets

We have some fairly creative types in our neighborhood, especially as regards our church sign. As I was going through pix from my cell phone tonight, I came upon this from Holy Week which reflects that creativity.

Thinking about Email Ministry

One of the most basic ways to begin connecting your church to others via the Internet is through an email list, sometimes known as a listserv. Email is the most basic form of communication on the net, and pretty much continues to be used by most folks on a regular basis. Yet, it is amazing … Continue reading Thinking about Email Ministry →

Understanding and Using RSS

The technical acronym for RSS is “Really Simple Syndication”, an XML format that was created to syndicate news, and be a means to share content on the web. Now, to geeks and techies that means something special, but to everyday folks like you and me, what comes to mind is, “Uh, I don’t get it?” … Continue reading Understanding and Using RSS →

Reflections from Lake Junaluska

One of the realities on being a clergy family, with two preachers in the household, is that we are usually broke. We both knew that we weren’t in this gig for the money, and so far God has provided what we need. However, one of the things that we have had to do is to … Continue reading Reflections from Lake Junaluska →

5 Minute Review – “Rapture Ready” by Daniel Radosh

One of the benefits of being a blogger who has been around for a while and has some sort of audience is that I am on the list to receive free books from publishers looking for a snappy review. I confess that it’s a perk that I like, but honestly I rarely ever get around … Continue reading 5 Minute Review – “Rapture Ready” by Daniel Radosh →

5 Minute Review – “Rapture Ready” by Daniel Radosh

Keeping the plates spinning…

I haven’t been writing much the past few days because there are simply too many plates spinning in the air. There are several projects that are promising, including a community project that has great potential to bring about change. But these things compete with my blogging, and something has to give. I’ll be back next … Continue reading Keeping the plates spinning… →

Keeping the plates spinning…

Another Dang IPhone Article

If you are a follower of the technology press as I am, you have to know that it seems like the only news happening in the world today is the introduction of the new IPhone by Apple. Folks have been lining up to get the new faster, 3G based phone, seeing it as the holy … Continue reading Another Dang IPhone Article →

Another Song from Prime

Each Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m., a group of faithful folks gathers in the worship space at the Antioch United Methodist Church for a service we call prime:: This service takes its name from one of the traditional services of the hours, and is an attempt to be both contemporary and contemplative, focusing on the … Continue reading Another Song from Prime →

Using Jott As a Ministry Tool

I have written about Jott before, but I am finding it to be a great tool for those of us in ministry who are constantly on the move. Here are a few suggestions about this service that marries the ease of the cell phone with the convenience of e-mail. Use Jott as a mileage log … Continue reading Using Jott As a Ministry Tool →

Holy Are You…

Several folks have asked me if there was recording of "Holy Are You," the song that I shared that the Festival of Homiletics a couple of years ago. I cranked out a recording of it today, albeit not especially good, but it will give folks a sense of the tune. The song is copywritten, but … Continue reading Holy Are You… →

The Informational / Formational Paradox

Once upon a time there was information. Actually, if we want to be precise there was knowledge. It was something to be gained, something to be pursued, and the acquisition of knowledge was seen as a source of personal power. With the coming of the enlightenment, the age of reason and science, the pursuit of … Continue reading The Informational / Formational Paradox →

To Twitter or Not to Twitter

I confess that I originally wasn’t on the Twitter bandwagon. However, like so many things that get us in trouble, EVERYONE else seemed to be doing it, so I decided to give it a shot. And in point of fact, some folks seemed to be following what I was doing, What seemed especially nice to … Continue reading To Twitter or Not to Twitter →

Word 2007 Confusion

PC Magazine has a great tip for those struggling with graphics in MS-Word 2007: It's easy enough: Click the Insert ribbon, click the Shape button, and select New Drawing Canvas at the very bottom. Now place your pictures and shapes into the canvas. You'll be able to move them freely within the canvas, group or … Continue reading Word 2007 Confusion →

The Embracing Church: Xenia – The Practice of Hospitality

Once upon a time, in a time much earlier than our own and a place far from here, lived an old man and an old woman. They had walked the earth for many years together as husband and wife. Many years before, when the possibilities of the world stretched endlessly before them, they had dreamed … Continue reading The Embracing Church: Xenia – The Practice of Hospitality →