Mar 30
A Journey for PKs
One Sunday, a few years ago, I discovered there were about 70 PKs attending Oasis Church. That’s a lot of PKs. At that time we had about 1200 people attending our church. (PKs, for those who don’t know, are “Preacher’s kids.”) I’m a PK. My Dad was a fundamentalist Baptist preacher. “I don’t like that term –‘clergy’!” He used to say, “I’m a preacher.” Ok Dad – I got it. A couple of ...
Mar 28
12 Red Flags About Who You Are Dating
According to USA Today 3-23-12, music Consultant, Tom Vickers, said about Whitney Houston's death, “Her marriage to Bobby Brown was the first step down 30 miles of bad road that culminated in this tragedy.” If that is true, then a more accurate truth is that, the first step down the road, was when she continued dating someone who was 'not right.' Singles, please don't ignore Red Flags!!Red Flags are warning signs. Here are a few. Some humorous – some, not so ...
Mar 22
Pastor Dad
So many times when I hear someone’s story - their faith journey – there comes a moment when they talk about their dad. Some people have a good story and relationship with their dad. But mostly, there is a point where they get choked up a bit and describe a story that includes disappointment, or rejection, or heartbreak, their insecurities, his anger, or their anger, abandonment of some kind, absence or even abuse. It’s overwhelming. It’s so ...
