On Sunday, Carey, Mia, and I drove up to Orlando for a couple of days. It has been amazing! Here are some highlights: – Taking Mia into a pool for the first time (pictures coming soon) – Reading 1 book cover to cover in 2 sittings (review forthcoming) – 1/2 way through a 2nd book – Having lunch at Earl of Sandwich (Cannonball!!!) – Staying at a Disney resort I’ve never stayed at (I have a goal to stay at all of them. Unfortunately, I’ve officially stayed at all the cheap ones now 🙂 – A chocolate double scoop cone … Read More

We’re flying home today. I’ve got a few things on my mind… – I’m sad to be leaving my family in Boston. I always have a great time with them. But they’re coming to Florida in a couple of weeks, so we’ll see each other soon. – I’m excited to get back to work. This was a much needed break, but I’m ready to get back in the saddle. – I’ve learned a lot about pace and priorities this week. – I bought my yearly supply of Red Sox gear while I in Boston. – I hate flying! I wish … Read More

It had been 14 years, 2 weeks, and 2 days since the last time I had been to Fenway Park. But last night my nephew and I went to see my beloved Red Sox. They lost 7-1, but it was great to be there. It was colder than I can even describe. It was like 45 degrees with the wind chill. Hot dogs, italian sausages, pretzels, and peanuts were free flowing. Sox tickets are sold out months in advance, but we ventured out and met a guy who was selling his season tickets. So we got box seats for face … Read More

Seriously…it’s cold!!! My Miami blood isn’t built for this kind of cold anymore! Despite the arctic weather, Carey, Mia, and I spent the day at Faneuil Hall in Downtown Boston. No joke…it’s 50 degrees outside. Mia got a Wally the Green Monster from Build-a-Bear. They only sell Wally’s in Boston. He’s sporting his Red Sox gear and he plays “Take me out to the ballgame”. Had the best clam chowder ever here. Also, the cheesesteak I had was out of hand! I wanted to bring a little bathing suit for Mia. Carey brought warm clothes. She’s the smart one…

I showed a bunch of pictures of our environment at my pre-conference intensive at the National New Church Conference and those that attended asked if there was a way to get these pics. So here they are. We’re getting better at remembering to take pictures, so these photo albums should increase in coming months. Enjoy…

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Hey Everyone, Hurricane Wilma is literally passing over my house and thankfully everyone is fine. We just lost power. I’m writing this from my Treo. Right now, about 500,000 homes are without power. The eye should be passing us in a few minutes. Please prayfor us. There should only be a couple more hours left.

Bill Hybels shared his journey and Willow’s story over the years. It was great. I appreciated his honesty in sharing how there were times when he wanted to quit. He challenged us to step out and do what God is calling us to. He spoke of how whenever we step out and follow the Holy Spirit, God always meets us. I love Bill’s passion and commitment to reach lost people.

Erwin McManus kicked things off today with an amazing message out of John 9. Erwin challenged us to not just be better leaders, but to make sure we are moving in the right direction. I loved one phrase in particular: “I don’t try to teach the Bible on Sunday. I try to share my life with God using the Scriptures.” He proposed 5 key words that should describe the church: #1 – Uniqueness – Jesus didn’t save us to clone us. #2 – Creativity – We have to move from a visionary community to a visional community. #3 – Diversity … Read More

Louie Giglio dropped a bomb on us right before lunch about what a real worshipper is. He contrasted a consumer worshipper with a “consumee” worshipper. This session is why I came here. God met me here in a huge way. I was challenged to answer the question of, “Am I really living?” Apart from church world and leadership, am I living the life of a worshipper? Huge stuff to consider and pray through…