Monthly Archives: October 2009

In November 1930 The Chicago Examiner reported the story of Harry Havens, who went to bed and stayed there for seven years, with a blindfold over his eyes, because he was angry at his wife. Havens tried to be a good husband. He was always helping around the house, hanging pictures, wiping dishes, taking out … Continue reading »

It doesn’t take a degree in sociology to recognize that America is no longer a Leave It to Beaver world. In the last 35 years the family in our society has taken some hard knocks. That’s why this Sunday at Christian Life Center we’re starting a three week series called “La Famiglia.”  La famiglia is … Continue reading »

I have a habit of waking up in the morning with a song in my head, often inexplicably. It’s usually running through my mind as I first opened my eyes. Sometimes I know why it was a particular song: I heard it the day before and it’s still on my mind. Other times it’s completely random and … Continue reading »

Last night several of us from CLC had the opportunity to attend Brooklyn Tabernacle’s Tuesday night prayer service.  It’s an incredible experience.  I have been multiple times and each time I’m more overwhelmed than the last time.  Hearing 3,000 people from all walks of life come together to pray is a stirring encounter.  Going to BT’s Tuesday … Continue reading »

This weekend at Christian Life Center we concluded our series on Stewardship.  It was a great series…given the topic of discussion!  Apparently Mark Batterson and National Community Church in D.C. also used this past Sunday to talk about money and stewardship.  He blogged about their weekend and included some thoughts I had to pass on!  Here it … Continue reading »

Rick Warren once said that the four words he wants written on his tombstone are, “At least he tried.”  As you probably know, Warren is the pastor of one of the largest churches in America. He is the author of The Purpose Driven Life, which has been named the best-selling hardback of all time (not … Continue reading »

In his book, The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, John Maxwell talks about the Principle of the Price Tag: We fail to reach our potential when we fail to pay the price. He reminds us that most people who quit don’t give up at the bottom of the mountain; they stop halfway up! This is … Continue reading »

According to the Church Communications Network, studies indicate that somewhere between 64 and 94% of Christian teens leave the church within a few years of graduation. (According to a press release on their website.) I don’t know how accurate the number is. Clearly, if 90+% of teens are leaving the church, Christianity has only a … Continue reading »

The Tennessee Titans were supposed to be good this year. They finished 13-3 last year. The between season changes in personnel were minimal. This was supposed to be their year. They’re 0-6 now, coming off their worst defeat in franchise history this past weekend. The Broncos were supposed to struggle this year. New head coach, … Continue reading »

Comedian Joe E. Lewis once said, “You only live once, and if you work it right, once is enough.” Though his idea of “working it right” would differ from ours, he makes a good point. We have one chance to make something of ourselves on this planet; the question is whether or not we have … Continue reading »