Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • Baptism

    We’re doing a three-week miniseries about church ordinances (church what?!?) at CrossWay. Yesterday we kicked it off by talking about baptism. “Ordinance” is simply a pretty church word for a symbolic exercise that we practice regularly. It’s when we use the stuff of everyday life to connect with something deeper. Ordinances evoke remembrance of what… Continue reading

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  • 11-1 and at the Top of the Pack!

    Wow: 11-1!  Dallas did it last night–they put away the now 10-2 Packers.  That’s amazing that in 12 games so far this year, their only loss was at the hands of the undefeated Patriots.  Had to miss this game, but it sure is fun even just to read about it!  You can check out the… Continue reading

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  • Bible Study

    A friend of mine in Tennessee recently shared some great thoughts about Bible study on her blog. I’d encourage you to check it out here. Continue reading

  • Wanna Box? Oh Yeah, and the Peace Lamp

    With the arrival of our Mennonite peace lamp, my office is now officially filled to capacity with boxes. Boxes of mugs, letterhead, envelopes, more mugs, business cards, greeting cards, more mugs, new candles, used candles, parts for the sign, the peace lamp, pens, Bibles, and more mugs. It looks like I’m moving into my office.… Continue reading

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  • CrossWay Church Mugs (“mugs” as a noun–not a verb)

    Our CrossWay Church mugs came in today! Here they are, but once again, they’re taken with my phone so they’re low-quality pics: Continue reading

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  • Rhema

    I’m now sitting in the office where I had a conversation a couple years ago that has deeply impacted my whole life. Pastor Joe was the previous pastor at this church, and this was his office.  One year when the local ministerial group was planning a community worship service, Pastor Joe and I, along with… Continue reading

  • Christmas KidsFest

    Registration has already filled up for our December 8th outreach event! On Saturday, December 8th, CrossWay is hosting Christmas KidsFest for the families at our preschool.  For four hours, we’ll do crafts, games, snacks, and other fun Christmas stuff with the kids while their parents go Christmas shopping, take a nap, or whatever they feel… Continue reading

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  • Paper Stuff

    Don’t know if I ever mentioned it on here, but we finally got our letterhead, business cards, notecards, etc. last week.  Here’s a glimpse of them, though it’s taken with my phone so it’s not high quality: Continue reading

  • Oh Yeah, That Clear Stuff

    This afternoon I was sitting in my office when I heard this loud BONK!! coming from the glass doors out front. The sound was followed by a mother’s voice gently explaining, “Honey, that’s a glass window.” Sure enough, this little one-year-old feller had made a noble attempt at passing right through the glass door. Not… Continue reading

  • The Mission of the Church: Make Disciples

    Yesterday at CrossWay we talked about the mission of the church.  The church’s mission can be summed up in two words: make disciples. Jesus said this very clearly, several times.  He said that His Father sent Him on a mission, and He’s sending us on the same mission (John 20:21).  The mission?  To make disciples. … Continue reading

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