It was July 2003 when the moving truck pulled up in front of our home in Smyrna, TN. I had only been there a year and a half. They boxed our belongings, loaded them up and took off for Shakopee, MN. My goodbyes were brief; having been there only a short time I didn’t have…
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Grief and the Holidays
How do you handle grief during the holidays? Holidays are clearly some of the roughest days to navigate after a loss. But holidays are a part of the grieving journey. And let’s not forget children who will be celebrating the holidays while missing a loved one for the first time. How to develop a strategy…
Decision Making by the Book
A little over three years ago Erika and I were praying about whether we should leave the church where we had served for 17 years and take a position at Friendship Church. We spent hours and hours praying and talking as we made the decision. At that same time, our son was starting to look…
What It Takes To Become A Certified Drone Pilot
Recently, Friendship Church has purchased a drone to add to their arsenal of video gear. The drone is the DJI Mavic Air 2, otherwise now known as “FishyOne.” While this is an exciting, new way to capture pictures and video, there are also some strings attached that come with purchasing a drone. Many people think…
I Will Spit You Out Of My Mouth
On a recent trip to Turkey to tour the Seven Churches of Revelation, my understanding of the meaning of the letters to all of the churches was greatly expanded, but the letter to the church in Laodicea struck me the most. 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the…