Have you ever been on a Wild Goose Chase? There's something about the ancient Celtic people that just moves me deep in my bones. They saw the Holy Spirit not as a hovering white dove but as a “wild goose.” The wild goose is passionate, noisy, and courageous. The Celtic people saw how the Holy … Continue reading LIFE UPDATE
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Book Review: 7 Lessons for New Pastors
Before we can make any plans for the church, we must know the sheep well. Take every opportunity to become familiar with members of your church. Don't rush into your action plans too quickly. - from the book 7 Lessons for New Pastors, page 96 Matthew D. Kim wrote this helpful book after his first … Continue reading Book Review: 7 Lessons for New Pastors
Sometimes You Just Need a Donut
I have to be honest with you: I'm not loving life right now. It's COLD. Oh so cold. No more football for like 260 days. We are in this season of waiting on God to tell us what's next. Don't get me wrong. I'm a very blessed man. I have an OUTSTANDING wife and awesome kids. We … Continue reading Sometimes You Just Need a Donut
Book Review: The Wounded Healer
"The great illusion of leadership is to think that man can be led out of the desert by someone who has never been there."- Henri Nouwen As young leaders, we gather knowledge and experience and think that alone will help us become great leaders. I now believe that it is only after a leader has lived … Continue reading Book Review: The Wounded Healer
Book Review- The Contemplative Pastor
The pastor's question is, "Who are these particular people, and how can I be with them in such a way that they can become what God is making them?"- Eugene Peterson I'm currently in a "wait and see" season of life. I've described it to a friend as feeling like a shepherd with no flock. Our … Continue reading Book Review- The Contemplative Pastor
Big Changes for the Lindeen Family!
A little over two years ago, God called us to leave our friends and family in Colorado and move 1,000 miles away to Madison, Wisconsin, to become Church Planters. I came on staff with Converge Great Lakes (formerly known as Great Lakes Baptist Conference and part of the Baptist General Conference) as a Church Planting … Continue reading Big Changes for the Lindeen Family!
Reflections on the Psalms: 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:1-3 (KJV) This is probably the most well known chapter in the Bible. … Continue reading Reflections on the Psalms: 23rd Psalm
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
There I was, at the gym, pumping iron, and feeling good. I was lifting more weight than I had ever lifted before in my life! And then it happened. I looked over, saw some skinny dude racking up the weight on his bar, and lift more weight and pound out more reps than what I … Continue reading Comparison is the Thief of Joy
I love Weddings!
Yesterday, I had the privilege of officiating the wedding of Ryan and Sara- a young couple that first visited our church last fall when we did our series "Relationship Rehab." It was an awesome ceremony and a super fun reception! I'm so grateful that I got to share in their big day and I wish … Continue reading I love Weddings!
Getting Stuff Done
Everyone has their own system for getting things done. However, some people are more effective than others! Your system is designed to get you the exact results you are currently getting. Maybe its time to try something else. Check out this great blog by author Donald Miller on his system for getting things done: Here's … Continue reading Getting Stuff Done
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