You’re too early for the dinner party. We all know that feeling. You pull up to the house. There’s only one other car there. You check the calendar. Did you get the time right? The address? Sure does look right. Did you really need three dozen brownies for this thing? You don’t know these people […]
Would you please go away?
That sounds rude, doesn’t it? But it’s not meant to be; I’ll explain in a moment. I’ve been church-hopping recently. It has been fun and inspiring. It’s a Tuesday evening service so it reminds me of our old Saturday night gatherings. It is small enough to be friendly and familiar. But large enough to feel […]
Hole in one
Cyndi and I recently returned from some vacation in the desert. We rested, ate great food, sat in a hot tub, hiked, visited Joshua Tree National Park and, of course, we golfed. Cyndi enjoys the game as much as I do and, by the way, was POUNDING her drives! My high point was a hole-in-one. […]
A message from your Session about Ravi Zacharias International Ministry
Our Dear Chapel Hill Family: It is with a heavy heart that we report to you that recent rumors surrounding the sexual abuse of several women by Ravi Zacharias and the resulting cover-up were, in fact, true. The Ravi Zacharias International Ministry (RZIM) Board released the results of an independent and thorough investigation that corroborated the […]
Service changes?
I was recently asked by someone, “When are we going to two Sunday services?” The answer is, we are not. Our two modern services are growing. We have new people every Sunday. Some who are visiting from other churches have been literally tearful with joy at the fact that they are able to worship in person. […]
Stop spending your money at Costco!
Maybe I’m the only one, but have you ever got to the checkout at Costco, heard the cashier tell you how much your bill is, and (almost audibly) said, “That’s gonna cost how much? All I came in to buy was a few groceries!” It’s called Costco Treasure Hunting according to their website, and it […]
Five ways to create more time
“I just wish I had more time.” These were the words I said to a mentor of mine a few years ago. He immediately called me out on that statement. He pointed out to me that it was a limiting belief that I was using as an excuse. He told me to say to myself […]
Stick it
I just got my first Covid vaccination. The stick itself was no big deal. I’m sitting in the observation room for 15 minutes to ensure that I’m not one of those rare cases that has a reaction to the vaccine. I’m already scheduled for dose #2. I got my vaccine as early as possible for […]
Integrity in the face of opposition
I was ticked. Although I wasn’t in close contact with the guy and had no symptoms, because I had been possibly exposed to a friend who may have had COVID, my staff urged me not to preach last Sunday’s sermon in person. The elders on the Council agreed. So, I submitted. But sure, I was […]
Subversive leadership
“Do you believe Jesus was subversive?” That’s a question I asked my men’s LifeGroup several weeks ago. I think they sensed a trap…so they were a little cautious. But, finally, one said, “Well…yes. I think Jesus WAS subversive. Not of the Romans. But of the religious rulers.” “So,” I asked, “do you think WE are […]