Today at The Gathering, April 1

Today at The Gathering, April 1
This weekend at The Gathering was the sixth installment of our series “Loving God.” We talked about “The Outrageous Joy of an Xtreme Freedom.” I related my visit this week to a state penitentiary. And what I took away was, from death row to maximum security, to all the [...]

What I Learned at My Book-signing Last Night

What I Learned at My Book-signing Last Night
Last evening my publisher sponsored a book-signing for my newest book. It was held at Davis Kidd Booksellers here in Nashville. It’s a brand new store located in one of the premier malls here in the city. On the lower level, they’ve built a beautiful [...]

When in Doubt, Cast it Out

When in Doubt, Cast it Out
Without question, one of the greatest challenges any of us face is not from without, but from within.  It’s self-doubt.  Not a day goes by that I don’t sit across from someone in deep pain and sorrow, struggling with the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, some [...]

Having the Courage of Your Convictions

Having the Courage of Your Convictions
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day that we’re still reminded of the power of one individual life.  When we think of Dr. King, we think of the civil rights movement and his powerful “I Have a Dream” speech.  What I am reminded of is that Dr. King [...]

Having the Courage of Your Convictions

Having the Courage of Your Convictions
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day that we’re still reminded of the power of one individual life.  When we think of Dr. King, we think of the civil rights movement and his powerful “I Have a Dream” speech.  What I am reminded of is that Dr. King [...]

Sunday Was an Historic Day as The Gathering Goes to the Movies

Sunday Was an Historic Day as The Gathering Goes to the Movies
Many of you know that Sunday The Gathering, the new church that I am the pastor of here in Nashville, moved into its permanent home at the Regal Cinemas in Green Hills Mall.  It was an historic day for our new little church, but [...]

The Day Before The Big Day We Gather

The Day Before The Big Day We Gather
Today is the day before the big day. Tomorrow, Sunday September 17, people for all over metro Nashville will come together in the ballroom of the Maxwell House Hotel to worship God. I have no clue as to how many people will show up for the [...]

Livin large in the Rockies

Last week my buddy, Troy VanLiere, and I rented Harley’s and rode from Mile High Harley in Denver to the top of Mount Evans. What a trip. It is exciting to ride up the side of a huge mountain and marvel at the wonders of God. The whole time riding up all [...]