This is an info./follow up letter that was sent out by the leadership of Renovation following our vision cast. If you are interested in being added to the mailing list send “add me” to info@RenovationChurch.net. Thank you for showing interest in Renovation Church, a new church that is putting its roots down in downtown Atlanta,… [Read more…]
This morning I had the privilege of spending time with and praying for our city with 8 other men at City Church Eastside in Inman Park. We gathered there, had some good conversation, and then prayed for our city…every hurt, fear and doubt. The pain, shame and broken-ness, and for the gospel to penetrate hearts… [Read more…]
Last Sunday I saw something amazing…there were nearly thirty people in my home, and among them about 9 different ethnicity’s were represented, only Jesus could construct something so beautiful. A true tapestry of His creation, of His children. God seems to be shaping something much bigger than talent or ability to contrive. We ate together,… [Read more…]
Every other Sunday night we have people in our home to gather around gospel community and the scriptures. This past Sunday went well, but things have definitely slowed down a little since summer hit. Still, we had some time to build community, and share in the scriptures, and I could see genuine spark in everyone… [Read more…]
Last night in lieu of our usual gathering around the scriptures we had an unofficial party on the roof of our loft…it was amazing. Overcast enough that the sun didn’t roast us, but not raining. So it was perfect. I originally invited about 25 people, all a part, some loosely, or the community bible study… [Read more…]
My wife and I live in a loft right in downtown Atlanta, in the Grant Park neighborhood. Not to make much of our loft, but we pay over $1000 a month to rent it…yet I look at homeless guys out of my window everyday, even right now. There are Mercedes Benz and BMW’S parked in… [Read more…]
Here is the myth…you, being a good follower of Jesus, a Christian if you will, bring your friend who does not follow Jesus “to church.” I, being the “professional” stand and give a presentation of the gospel. Your friend hears this presentation from me, decides that life is vacant without Jesus, and Jesus saves them.… [Read more…]
A few days ago I wrote a post 3PEOPLE. 3IPODS, 1 Tiny Weight Room. It was pretty funny, but the deeper message of course is that we have forgotten how to connect to people. Well, here is an update. I struck up a long conversation with the guy in that little scenario, and he was… [Read more…]
I have a small weight room in the bottom of our loft. It’s not great, but it serves the purpose. It amazed me the other day that there were three of us in there, and no one said a word…for nearly the hour we were there. Now, I am a heavy proponent for not talking… [Read more…]
Today I heard/read some stats that even I couldn’t get my brain around. 13 million more women than men in church every weekend in America Our churches are comprised of nearly 70% women When a mom becomes a follower of Jesus, 17% of the time the rest of the family follows, but when dad becomes… [Read more…]
May 21, 2010
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