In 1991, when I was in eighth grade, my church “split.” At least that is what people said happened. But now looking back I now know, my church tore. And my heart and my faith tore, more than a little, too. Twenty-six years later, I am weepy just thinking about it — the tearing. It was […]
Back at last with another installment of “the single sessions”. Today I’m introducing you to Rachel Gardner. I met Rachel last year in Dallas when she was a senior at SMU. Here’s a short snippet of her story: I currently work at Walt Disney World in Florida, moved there right after college, because I am […]
And we’re back with another installment of “the single sessions.” I have loved reading your comments on Ashley, Joy Beth and Evan’s posts. Now I’m excited to introduce you to Amy Ickes. Amy moved four months ago to San Antonio from New Jersey to start a new job at a church. Being on staff at a Church and having experience a lot […]
I have been avoiding this. This processing, this writing, this — dare I say it, I really don’t want it to be — calling. After my last post, I have felt so BURDENED. I thought that I felt burdened before, that I needed to write those words, and that I needed to publish them but then once they were out […]
Hey guys, I am posting over on Deeper Church today. A few weeks ago, I attended the last ever church service in Cross Point’s Charlotte Avenue campus. I got teary-eyed as I sat sandwiched between two of my best friends’ families and belted out the words to “One Thing Remains.” I was heartbroken to leave the worn […]
Today, like many Sundays, I was struck with an incredible sense of thankfulness for my church. I know that there are hundreds, thousands, millions, of great churches out there, but for now, Cross Point is the right fit for me. I know that you probably feel the same way, and that’s why I would love […]
