Loving Boldness Leads to Respect
One of my favorite chapters in the Bible over the past year has become Acts 4. When we think of the early Church we often focus on Acts 2, but it’s chapter 4 where the fun really starts happening. The Holy Spirit has already been given, the Church has expanded (to thousands of people), and for the first time Peter and John are facing real trouble. They’re taken before the Jewish, ruling authorities (the Sanhedrin) and are on trial. Their ...
I Wanna Be Like Barbie!
I can’t believe we’re having a baby girl in June. Our house is going to have dolls, tutus, and Barbie’s! I know what you’re thinking, just get a shotgun now. Prepare for the inevitable day she grows up and starts dating. The thought of her dating does scare me, but I have an even greater fear. From day one she’s going to be inundated with images, words, and entire advertising campaigns that confirm her fears: she’ll only be ...
Moved by Mercy Kids!
I’ve never been more moved by what’s happening with our Children’s Ministry! Last Sunday we challenged the kids to invite friends to start a new older elementary age class through 6th grade. I told them if they had 20 elementary age kids show up, I’d let them dye my hair. They were so excited! One girl invited her whole class at school. An 8 year old boy went DOOR-TO-DOOR in his neighborhood inviting kids! We had new kids ...
Lion tries to eat boy!
Thanks to my friend Jeff Snodgrass for sharing this video. There’s probably an illustration in the boy dressing like a zebra in front of a hungry lion, but I’ll let you tell me your best idea. Check it out:
Post your thoughts and whoever comes up with the best idea for what this video might illustrate, I’ll share it on a Sunday morning…Or maybe even have you share it . Ready, go!
Pray for my hair or hearts…your choice!
Apparently this could be me after this Sunday:
If 20 or more elementary age kids show up to Mercy Road this Sunday (5/6), I’m going to let the kids die my hair pink and purple! I don’t know how this even came up to be honest with you. Did I ask my wife? No. Good thing I have the coolest wife and she’ll probably just a get a kick out of this. Good for her ...
Tough questions for your relationships and romance.
We had another great Sunday with Mercy Road yesterday! Every week I leave a bit more excited. There are so many mission projects and communities forming outside of the worship experience that I spend all week wanting to thank God for the commitment and boldness of so many of you!
On Sunday, I talked about having relationships with purpose and I shared the most important thing in a healthy marriage or dating life from a Christian perspective…that your relationships are ...
Love that Lasts
I had a much appreciated day off Monday (after a fantastic Easter), so we took our son Jake to the Children’s Museum here in Indianapolis. It was a blast. Check out Jake working it in the “ScienceWerks” area:
While we were there Lisa mentioned she was getting cold and asked if she could borrow my sweatshirt. So being the loving, God-fearing man that I am I asked my pregnant wife why she didn’t bring her own sweatshirt. Should I ...
Good Friday
It’s Good Friday. The day we remember Jesus’ death on the cross as a sacrifice for our wrong doings. Someone asked me this week why we call this “good”. I’ve looked into it a bit more and my initial thoughts still stick. No one is sure of the origins of the phrase “Good Friday”. It’s thought that “good” in older English meant “holy” or that possibly at one time it was “God’s” Friday. Either way the name continues to ...
What God’s up to in my life… // Nicole Brown
Here’s the third post in the blog series: What God’s up to in my life…// Nicole Brown shares her story. If you’d like to share what God’s doing in your life, just e-mail me at josh@mercyroad.cc
I like to go by the quote: “If God brings you to it, he will bring through it. “I will be done with high school in less than three months and I BELIEVE that this is the time that I need God ...
What God’s up to in my life… // Justine Campbell
Here’s the second post in the blog series: What God’s up to in my life…// Justine Campbell shares her story. If you’d like to share what God’s doing in your life, just e-mail me at josh@mercyroad.cc
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11.
After finishing college with a nursing degree, and having the security ...