“Don’t Look at Me! I’m Just Your Dad!”

September 14, 2011

My new favorite daddy-Peter time activity these days is stroller walks around town while listening to the Daily Audio Bible podcast.  Now, 95% of the time Peter is fast asleep from the motion, soothing wind and outdoor noises.  Strollers are the baby-equivalent to a sleeping pill. Well, the other day Peter was wide awake as … More “Don’t Look at Me! I’m Just Your Dad!”

Will Willimon on 9/11

September 10, 2011

From CT: On 9/11 I thought, For the most powerful, militarized nation in the world also to think of itself as an innocent victim is deadly. It was a rare prophetic moment for me, considering Presidents Bush and Obama have spent billions asking the military to rectify the crime of a small band of lawless individuals, destroying a … More Will Willimon on 9/11

The Heart of MainStreet Church for Mound

August 24, 2011

Some passions of MainStreet Covenant Church…. We believe it is unacceptable that…. Mound hasn’t had a new church in over 60 years until this year. Westonka teenagers and young families are not currently being engaged or reached effectively. God’s people leave Mound in droves on Sunday to attend church elsewhere. Many people view church as … More The Heart of MainStreet Church for Mound

QUOTABLES: Scot McKnight on Non-Violence

August 21, 2011

“I find an increasing number of young Christians are willing to say “enough is enough” when it comes to militarism, to military budgets, and to embracing a peace orientation toward how Christians are to live in a world of international conflicts. Ronald Sider (Christ and Violence) and John Howard Yoder (The Politics of Jesus ) have … More QUOTABLES: Scot McKnight on Non-Violence

His Name is Peter 7 – Life Outside the Boat

August 10, 2011

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”  “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught … More His Name is Peter 7 – Life Outside the Boat

Worth a Chuckle

August 10, 2011

Now for some borderline inappropriate humor with some profound truth underneath. :) Friends are like panties…Some crawl up your butt. Some snap under pressure. Some don’t have the strength to hold you up. Some get a little twisted. Some are your favorite. Some are holy. Some are cheap. Some are naughty. And some actually cover … More Worth a Chuckle

Through the Fog

August 10, 2011

The Enemy did his best to drown me in doubt last week.  In that darkness, I received a text message from a friend with a Bible verse with the perfect message at the perfect time: “Let us not grow weary in doing good. For at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we … More Through the Fog

STUDENT DRIVER 9: The Road Less Travelled

August 10, 2011

In my home state of Minnesota there are only two seasons: winter and road construction. Road construction season coincides however with another seasonal Minnesota pastime—cabin fever! Every Friday afternoon during the warm months you’ll find a mass exodus of cars heading north for the weekend. The irony of it all is that in order to … More STUDENT DRIVER 9: The Road Less Travelled

A Frog at Midnight

August 6, 2011

I’ve been facing some serious spiritual oppression this past week.  I’ve been fighting off doubt and discouragement, and trying to hear the Voice of God amidst the distorted cacophony of messages from the Evil One. Seeking a Word from God on how best to lead our MainStreet team forward this fall, I set out on … More A Frog at Midnight

His Name Is Peter 6 – ‘I’m a Sinful Man’

August 2, 2011

 When he had finished speaking, [Jesus] said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”  Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of … More His Name Is Peter 6 – ‘I’m a Sinful Man’

MUSIC: ‘Burlap to Cashmere’ is Back – 13 years later!!

August 1, 2011

Boy, did we have fun going to see Burlap to Cashmere live in concert back in 1998 as freshman in college.  They played, believe it or not, at the old New Union (before it moved downtown and became Club 3 Degrees). After their award winning full album release in 1998, which was warmly received and … More MUSIC: ‘Burlap to Cashmere’ is Back – 13 years later!!