Archive for the ‘agape’ Category

The Difference a Year Makes

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

I realized earlier today that it was a year ago this week that I posted what would turn out to be my most controversial post ever on this blog. It was a post that was trying to deal with my own depression and frustrations. I internalize a lot ...

Sunday as Renewal?

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Honestly, Sundays are draining affairs for me. By the time it is over I am emotionally and physically spent. That's one of the reasons that not having the traditional Sunday night time where we just repeat what we already did on Sunday morning is such a blessing. ...

Mission And Vision

Monday, March 31st, 2008

When I first arrived here in Ponca City the elders asked me to begin a vision casting process for our future. Their desire was to proceed like a church plant. Over the last few months I have been meeting with a "vision team" to discern our direction ...

Our Church Web Site

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Growing up with MTV will resume next Friday. In the meantime, I need your insight, advice and input. I have been working on our church website and would love some feedback. Take a look at it and give me your thoughts. http://agapeponcacity.com/

Advent

Monday, November 26th, 2007

This Sunday marks the beginning of the Advent season. At the Agape Church we will be embarking at a four week sermon series entitled "He Will Come and Save You." These will be reflections from the prophet Isaiah. This Sunday AM class we will look at the history of Advent and ...

Be Love, Part 2

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Being The Agape of God, Part 2 John returns in 2 John to tell us of the importance of love. It is the single defining part of His understanding of obedience, faith and truth. 2 John 4—6 John makes it impossible to not talk about love. For him our faith is ...

Happy Birthday, Oklahoma

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

100 years ago tomorrow my home state of Oklahoma will be celebrating the centennial of its admission into the US of A. Festivities galore. It's a state holiday. No school. Fireworks. Fried foods. Woody Guthrie's body exhumed and put on display. Now, I'm no native but I have ...

Getting Started

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Today is my first day in the office marking the true beginning of my work as minister for the Agape Church of Christ. As I sit here surrounded by boxes on my wife's laptop I can't help but feel a little bit overwhelmed. That, to me, is a great feeling. Meeting ...