Monday evening I was sitting on my patio, enjoying the beautiful South Florida weather, when I looked up I saw our little dog Chewie. He had climbed up on the dining room table. Margot had several of her precious tea cups and tea pots sitting out. I was concerned that Chewie would knock one off … Continue reading Invisible Barrier
Author: Matt Larson
Fullback
I love watching football. One of the things I love to see is a well crafted running play when the full back goes into the hole first taking on the linebacker. A good fullback will blow up the linebacker and the running back follows often breaking into the clear for a big gainer or touch … Continue reading Fullback
Vision
You don't go very far without vision. Vision is leadership 101. "Without a vision people are out of control." Can God lead you without a vision? Just over two years ago God began to speak to my heart about leaving a great church where I was happy and content to go to another place that … Continue reading Vision
I Dare You To Love Actively
I had a great time today on facebook. I posed a question and a wonderful conversation ensued. FYI Gina lives in Somonauk, IL, Colleene lives in Independence, Mo, Tamie lives in KCMO and Tara in South Florida. They all have been a part of different churches and I don't think they have ever met each … Continue reading I Dare You To Love Actively
“I love it when a plan comes together.”
Remember the A Team? You know with Mr T, Face, and Hanibal... Then there were the bullets that flew around but never hit anyone. Well there was a famous quote from the series: "I love it when a plan comes together." I echo that statement today. I try to follow the plans that God has. … Continue reading “I love it when a plan comes together.”
becoming: communal
We have been working through a series at New Hope called becoming. I borrowed the theme and the graphic from friends at The Orchard. There are so many great things that are found when you just begin to journey through the thoughts of what God is working on making us to become. This weekends talk … Continue reading becoming: communal
Wisdom Calls
I love the Proverb that talks about wisdom crying forth from the streets. There is wisdom to gain everywhere. But it starts with 'fearing the Lord'. The key is to be teachable. I am asking God to continue to give me a teachable heart. Years ago I was a young twenty something. I met a … Continue reading Wisdom Calls
Courageous Leadership
Bill Hybels wrote a book on the topic of courageous leadership. The only thing I remember of it is the title. No offense Bill. I am recognizing the importance of leading courageously. Many times when someone receives direction for the first time they resist. I am finding that a leader must not take it personal. … Continue reading Courageous Leadership
New Years Reflection
This has been a great and busy holiday season. Sandy and Kevin Berge, dear friends from Illinois, traveled to Florida to surprise Margot. It was so fun to see Margot's response when her best friend showed up at her door. We have enjoyed the Ft Lauderdale water taxi's, Hollywood Beach, Bread Pudding, but most of … Continue reading New Years Reflection
Choose #3
These are the notes from the third week in the choose series. Again I want to give credit to Gregory Boyd for the content. I have gleaned much from his book. More of the notes should be in quotes as it is a direct quote from time to time. For God knows that when … Continue reading Choose #3
New Hope 