September 2011
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“When RADICAL DISOBEDIENCE has taken place, RADICAL OBEDIENCE must take its...”
– God laid this on my heart today
August 2011
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Illustration of Sin From a 2 and a 1/2 Year Old
These are always fun :-)
Setting: Last night after the girls have been in bed
(Kerrigan gets out of bed)
Daddy: Go back to bed!
K: I have a booboo
Daddy: Go back to bed and I’ll kiss it better
(Kisses it better)
Daddy: Do you want me to pray for it, so God can heal it?
K: (Shakes her head “yes”)
Daddy: (prays, then says…) Do you believe God can heal your booboo?
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God Is Able
Have you ever felt bad or even guilty because of how good God has been to you while others around you are suffering somehow? Our family just endured Hurricane Irene and to us it just felt like another storm with higher winds than normal. We had power during the whole storm and had about three small branches in the yard.
On the other hand, a family in our church had a tree on their house (no one...
June 2011
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Helpful Readings on Doctrine
Sometimes articulating the faith to someone can be a complete failure because of our lack of understanding of the basic doctrines. Especially with the epidemic of biblical illiteracy today.
So, I would like to share some of my recent writings on “Doctrine” with you. I recently finished three semesters of theology and I got the opportunity to write a doctrinal summary for each of the...
May 2011
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WORD! GIRL!!
Except, GUY not girl.
Word Girl is a super heroine on PBS kids. My girls love her! The “bumper sound bite” to another scene is a medley of kids musically saying, “WORD! GIRL!!”
Just youtube it if you are that interested :-)
My point is, I could have a medley of kids musically chiding “WORD! GUY!!” about me. I just got my books for the summer semester. I LOVE...
April 2011
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Lamentations and Holy Week
I would like to challenge you to read the book of Lamentations before the end of Saturday. Why?
Throughout Church History on Maundy Thursday, the climax of Holy Week, the book of Lamentations was read by the congregation in private or public readings. It seems like an odd place to go this time of year because the resurrection is supposed to be about celebration, right? Well, yes, on Sunday. But...
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March 2011
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January 2011
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A Solemn Assembly
I’m going to take on a role that I don’t take on too often and that’s…Reporter!
Yesterday, our church had what is called a Solemn Assembly. None of us (except the Senior Pastor) had experienced this before, so the apprehension leading up to the service was understandable. My own brother and wife were confused as to what was going on and even in my own ignorance, I could...
September 2010
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WatchThe first part of our “Why God? Why Now?” series. Check it out!
-AOD
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August 2010
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WatchEver wondered what the gospel is? How is it defined in the Bible? What does it mean? Hopefully this message will help.
-AOD
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July 2010
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I Heart Tumblr
So, I was reading a blog entry recently and saw that John Mayer is forsaking Twitter for Tumblr. Read about it HERE. His points are interesting. The fact that, it is hard to define your total thought in 140 characters is something I struggle with. I like to be pithy about things, but it takes some effort to widdle my words down.Tumblr allows me to use as many, or as little words as I want.
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June 2010
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A True Disciple
Think about this… I have said several times to various people, “when we listen to sermons or teachings, just take away one thing from what is being said and apply it to you”. Well, I have come to conviction that this is wrong. In reading “Radical-Taking back our faith from the American Dream” David Platt challenged me in rethinking this consumer Christian mindset....
May 2010
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April 2010
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Book Review: Religion Saves
Listened to on 3/25/10
Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions by Mark Driscoll
I’m a Driscoll fan. I’m not a “follower” because I only follow Jesus, but I am a fan. Sometimes a guy needs a good swift kick, you know. Driscoll will give it to you. The basis of this book was a series that Mars Hill Church did a couple years ago. A poll went out to the church,...
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Slap in the Face
My blog seems kind of boring, and more for me than anyone else, mostly because I’m probably the only one that reads it :-) I was reading what Ben said about the “platform of the future” and it hit me. It “slapped me in the face” you might say.
Visual entertainment for me is sitting down and watching a TV show with my wife at night. Ya, I know, pretty old fashioned....
March 2010
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Book Review: The Principle of the Path
Listened to on 3/18/2010
The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley
Even though I listen to him a lot and love his teaching about leadership, I have never read an Andy Stanley book before (believe it or not). I was ready to get into it! Stanley has a great way of bringing out the depth of God’s Word and applying it to leadership and in this case, any aspect of life. The Principle of the...
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Book Review: Jesus Wants to Save Christians
Listened to on 3/11/2010
Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell, Don Golden
The first thing I noticed about this book was that in true Rob Bell fashion, it was creatively read like a conversation between the two authors without the rigidity of a “professional” reader.
The first couple chapters cover the meta-narrative of scripture. What I mean is the big-picture story of the...
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Book Reviews, A Background
I have been reading A LOT lately, mostly for class at SEBTS, but I have “discovered” audiobooks for my six hour weekly drive to Wake Forest, NC and back. I can usually finish a book every week. So, what I’d like to do, is try to write a short review from my perspective. I’ve listened to a lot in the past month and a half, so it could take me a while. I think I’ll work...
February 2010
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Some Encouragement/Advice
If you are in any position to encourage folks in your life, may I suggest something to you? Don’t ever encourage people with generalities. (i.e. “you need to go to seminary”) Be specific about why things are important. (“you need to go to seminary because it will change your range of understanding of the reading and interpretation of God’s word and...
Solace @ Hampton Coliseum
If you follow any of my different social sites, you’ll probably hear about this more the next couple weeks. Our worship band, Solace will be playing for the Arena Racing crowd at the Hampton Coliseum on March 5th @ 7:30 (doors open at 6:30).
We began this journey about 3 years ago while playing for the youth at OVBC. After some shift in leadership structure, the band continued on as more of...
In The Word
Yesterday marked the end of a 30 day period in my life where I have literally been in the Word of God more than ever. NewThru30 is a reading plan that takes you through the New Testament in 30 days. It was designed by the awesome folks at Elevation Church. I will confess, that even as a pastor, I have a tough time getting in the Word as often as I should. This study helped me in two ways. (There...
Our Youngest Is Getting Fun
Not to say that she wasn’t fun before, but check out this convo that happened between LeighLeigh (our youngest daughter, 15mo) and our babysitter’s husband…
LL: woke up and waved “Hi” to Bill
Bill: are you a queen?
LL: Nod “yes” repeatedly
Bill: Good afternoon, your majesty
LL: (in sign language) thank you! thank you!
Hahahahah! Man I was weak. Our...
iPad Article
I haven’t said much to anyone about the iPad since last Wednesday’s announcement. I am an Apple fan, but not in a cult-ish kind of way :-) I do, however think that this device will revolutionize media in general. THIS ARTICLE was posted by my friend @churchydave. Read it with your stigma’s put aside. Again, revolutionary!
-AOD
January 2010
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“to the church referee: “you are an arrogant, self-centered, slimy coward!...”
– Perry Noble
WatchGO SEE THIS MOVIE on January 22nd!! I saw it with some local church leaders. It is not your typical “Christian” movie. Take my word for it, GO!