Nick Carnes is the founding and senior pastor of New Passion Church, in Grovetown, GA. … Read More
ESPN My Wish: Jeffrey Buzzell
I saw the video this morning for ESPN’s My Wish series (embedded below). It featured a wish by 15 year old Jeffrey Buzzell, Jr., who is suffering from Alport’s Syndrome. In ESPN fashion the story is very touching and very good. Jeffrey’s wish was to race go-karts with Dale Earnhardt Jr.; he got more than […]
Suffering Afflictions and Going the Second Mile
Oswald Chambers’ Devotion for July 14… Suffering Afflictions and Going the Second Mile But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. – Matthew 5:39 This verse reveals the humiliation of being a Christian. In the natural realm, if a person does […]
When Relationships Trump Ego – A Lebron James Story
I was happy when the Lebron James decision came last night. I couldn’t even turn on the news without seeing a report about it or being told to go to their website to answer their poll on where I thought he would go. Now, here I am diving into the conversation. Just to get it […]
God, Hurry Up!
I loved today’s entry from Oswald Chambers. I find myself too often wanting God to hurry up and fulfill the vision he’s given me, whether it be for my family, for my church, or for myself personally. I’ve had a new hunger and longing lately, one that I’ve never had before and today, I think […]
Messy Church
“Everyone has hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” – Rick Warren If the above statement is true (and it is), it means that every church is messy. I’ve heard the above statement used and abused. For some its a convenient cliche and used as false self-deprivation to give an appearance that one relates to people in their […]