In 2004 some friends and I sat in a cafe in Wilmington, NC. We dreamed up this thing called HELP. Back then, there was not a lot of buzz from the church in-regards to the social issues facing our world. Of course that has changed, now there are some amazing non-profits who are doing great [...]

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Its close to 11PM and I’m physically dragging from a lack of sleep these past few days. I’m currently taking a few moments to decompress from the Q Conference as I listen to OTR’s Drunkard Prayer album. These past three days I’ve spent time with some amazing leaders who have somewhat challenged my thinking and [...]

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I’m not a big conference type of person. Usually I justify why I can’t afford to go. When I heard Q was coming to Austin, I knew I had to attend. I’m a big fan of learning and also I love to connect with folks who are on mission for Jesus. I’m also a little [...]

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I just read Mark Batterson post where he quotes Andy Stanley. Andy Stanley shared some priceless thoughts on certainty in his session at Catalyst West. He said, “The more leadership you assume the less certainty and more complexity you’ll experience.” Andy just says it like it is: “I will always be uncertain. I am certain [...]

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This morning I spent some time going over some key dreams that I’ve had for many years. Actually, my “dream-list” has been the same for six years; because of this fact, it gives me confidence that I’m on the right track. This morning I read this in Col 4:12 (b) “That you may stand mature [...]

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Oh the things one will do to get the vision off and running. It’s 12:30AM and I’m working at Epoch Coffee with Scotty. We (ok-Scotty) are working on a website/logo for Campaign to End Poverty initiative that HELP is launching. Basically I fill Scotty’s brain with a bunch of complex vision and then I tell [...]

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I’ve been asked quite a bit lately on why I use the term “gospel justice.” Before we get started, let read out of Isaiah 1:16-17 Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes;cease to do evil,learn to do good;seek justice,correct oppression;bring justice to the fatherless,plead the widow’s cause. Scripture [...]

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This morning I’m reflecting on the word mission. How does one stay on-mission? Here are some thoughts: 1. Daily connection with God through prayer, scripture reading and silence. So simple, but so hard! 2. Spend time with the broken: It’s hard to stay-on-mission when you only hang out with others who are on-mission. We have [...]

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I’m becoming more aware of a deep issues that is beginning to worry my soul. With all the talk of missional living, theology, culture and church I sometimes wonder where I’m at in this discussion. See, what concerns me to be honest is my lack of passion for scripture, prayer and personal engagement with Jesus. [...]

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