Faith
Helping Those in Need: Hurricane Sandy Relief
We’ve had a lot of people ask how they can help the victims of the recent superstorm in the Northeast. At Cornerstone, we are currently collecting supplies that will be driven up to the New Jersey area on Thursday for distribution to hurricane victims We are loading our church trailer and taking the supplies Roanoke on Wednesday Night to help Because We
Leadership Lunch and Learn
On Tuesday November 14th, I’ll be facilitating a leadership meeting at The Crossroads Institute. I’ll be taking a group through Andy Stanley’s excellent DVD study on Becoming a Great Staff. This is a great opportunity for pastors, business leaders, and local civic and educational leaders to come together and learn from each other. We’ll meet at 11:30am at The Higher
Bible Bloom: A New Bible App for the iPhone
Bible Bloom is a new iPhone Bible app. I’m always interested in trying out new apps, and this one is no exception. A few years ago, I went through an experiment of reading through the entire Bible on my mobile devices. I used my iPod, my Android, and my iPad and read the Bible whenever I had spare time. It
The Multiply Movement
Two of my favorite authors and pastors have joined together to provide materials for disciple making. David Platt and Francis Chan have launched a new website, The Multiply Movement, along with a new book, Multiply. What makes this unique is the discipleship curriculum they created is available for free on the website. I’ve been looking through the material and I think it
Another Powerful Video by Jefferson Bethke
Jefferson Bethke is back with another powerful video (click here for his video Why I hate Religion). I think videos like these are effective and powerful in today’s culture. I love how he uses spoken word to deliver a tough and convicting message. Watch it and let me know what you think. thanks to Gabe for sharing this on his
The Life of Billy Graham
I’m in the process of writing a research paper on the life of Billy Graham. I have read several books about his life and ministry, and I am constantly amazed at what God has done through his life. I also had the privilege of attending one of his last crusades held in Charlotte. He encountered criticism from both liberals and conservatives, yet
Larry Osborne: ‘We’ve Confused Leadership With Discipleship’
http://www.exponential.org/2012/07/larry-osborne-weve-confused-leadership-with-discipleship/
Don’t Judge Me!
Have you ever heard the phrase “Don’t Judge Me.” Unfortunately, as a pastor I have heard this statement a few times over the years. Usually, it is when I am trying to talk with someone who claims to be a follower of Christ, but is living contrary to the commands of Christ. So where does this phrase come from, and
The Power of Introverts
After watching this video, I really want to read the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. I’ve been thinking about doing a series of posts on introverts in ministry, because many of the pastors I know are introverts. What do you think? Should pastors be expected to be extroverts?
Bluegrass in Galax
For those of you who read my blog, here’s a short bluegrass video filmed just a couple of blocks from our church that gives you an introduction to our small city of Galax. Bluegrass and Old-Time Music are huge, with concerts year round by the bluegrass greats. We just had HoustonFest, with Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Blue Highway,
Taking a Stand for Truth
I am seeing a transformation take place in our society, and it scares me. I’ve noticed it primarily among our nation’s youth and college students, although it is taking place among people of all ages. The problem is a postmodern shift in how we view truth and tolerance. Over the last few days, I’ve seen and heard numerous statements to