Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Plan B by Pete Wilson

What do you do when your dreams are shattered? What do you do when your life isn't turning out the way you thought? What to do you do when you have to turn to Plan B? Those are the questions posed on the jacket of Pete Wilson's new book "Plan B".Pete Wilson is the pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville. All his years of experience counseling people, walking with them through their darkest moments, and trying to answer questions about why God allows certain things to happen have led him to write this book. A Plan B life is the life that isn't working out according to our plans. It's the life where cancer shows up, where we lose our job, where...

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Sunday reflections

I just got back from a gathering of Story Church folks we call our "Dream Team." These amazing people are the ones that serve in so many ways in order to make the vision of Story Church a reality. It's kind of hard for me to explain what is happening in our community. What was once a vision in my head and heart is beginning to become much bigger. The thing with vision is that the more you give it away, the more it grows. Our people are getting it. And the excitement is contagious. Tonight we heard stories from multiple people that have found hope and life in Story Church after years of doing life apart from God. Today they are not only regularly attending, but are now serving and helping others to experience the hope that they are finding. I'm just really proud tonight. I'm proud of who we...

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

The power of Story

It's been 10 days now since the LOST finale, and I'm still thinking about it. Chances are, if you watched it, you are too. Whether you loved it, hated it, or didn't watch it but are tired of everyone else talking about it, one simple fact is hard to deny - Stories are powerful. If it weren't true, we wouldn't still be talking about it right? Those that are disappointed with the ending are disappointed because their beloved story didn't end the way they wanted to. Those that liked the ending feel a sense of satisfaction that a good story ended well. I think that deep inside each of us is a desire for a great story. We love to hear them, love to tell them, and I think ultimately want to live one.We love stories of courage, of bravery, of love, of beauty, of sacrifice, of hope, of generosity,...

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