I remember when the slogan became popular. I was young but even then it made an impression of home and prompted thoughts of friendliness and being welcomed. Tom Bodett had no affiliation with the motel chain, but was a voice that helped launch the chain into the forefront of the market. But the ad-libbed slogan [...]
Archive for March, 2010
You’re Welcome
Posted in Community, Grace, Missions on March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Hosannah or Crucify
Posted in Formation, Motivational on March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Easter week is finally here. It was a dark week in Jesus’ life. It was a week filled with extremes. Jesus entered Jerusalem at the beginning of this week to the sights and sounds of the homecoming of a victorious king. People crowded the streets as he passed by to shout praises and to see [...]
We Have a Winner!
Posted in Community, Motivational on March 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the day! And we have a winner! For those of you do not know what I am talking about, last week we had a little drawing. Last week I reviewed Francis Chan’s new book and study video, Forgotten God. To make it interesting I promised to give a copy of the book to [...]
The Church and the Forgotten God
Posted in Formation, Hope, Motivational on March 26, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Today we are looking at the book and video, Forgotten God, as it pertains to the work of the Holy Spirit and the church. What we discussed yesterday regarding the work of the Spirit in the individual lives of believers is also true of the church. When individual followers of the Way are truly committed [...]
What Do I Do About the Forgotten God?
Posted in Formation, Hope, Motivational on March 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »
As promised yesterday, today and tomorrow the posts will be dedicated to the book and video by Francis Chan, entitled, Forgotten God. As I read through the book again, and watched the video one more time, some overarching ideas began to surface. Today I want to focus on the challenges Francis gives us as individual [...]
Forgotten God
Posted in Formation, Hope, Motivational on March 24, 2010 | 2 Comments »
For those of you who read my ramblings regularly (which obviously would be you), you know that I do not make a habit of promoting particular items for you to go out and buy. My intention with this blog is never to turn it into an infomercial. However, I was asked by David C. Cook [...]
The Greatest Sin in the Church
Posted in Church, Community, Formation on March 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
One of the guys I follow in the church growth and missions realm is Ed Stetzer. I had a chance a couple of years ago to hear him in person at a conference I attended and since then I try and keep up with what he is doing. I was listening to him on a [...]
Pottery of Significance
Posted in Community, Motivational on March 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I have all kinds of things on my desk, but one thing you would see if you came into my office is in the picture above. Looking at it here, it does not look like much. But for me, it carries many memories and a couple of reminders as well. In 1988, I had the [...]
Multi-Tasking Isn’t an Art It’s a Sickness
Posted in Formation, Motivational on March 19, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I am the world’s worst when it comes to being “Type A” and wanting to make sure I make the most of my time. In fact, I used to keep a slogan pinned to my wall that said, “No Regrets.” I didn’t (and still don’t) want to to get to the end of my life [...]
Feed Your Faith
Posted in Formation, Hope on March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I went to the doctor’s office this morning to have my leg checked. It’s just purple but Kristi thought it would be better to be safe than sorry (she’s pretty smart about these things). At any rate, while I was waiting, I noticed one of the nurses wearing a jacket that had the hospital logo [...]


