tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15752032629201586882012-02-16T03:18:03.085-05:00Seeing God in all of LifeSpiritual Truth as seen by a husband, father, son, friend, and youth pastor-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-5319500224347434402010-12-08T22:39:00.001-05:002010-12-08T22:44:07.242-05:002010-12-08T22:44:07.242-05:00Parents, You Are Amazing!
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In this article I
wrestled with what to say and how to end 2010. When I thought about the birth of Jesus, the season of
Advent and the parents of Jesus, it came to me. The people that we talk about -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-76967506727544873562010-11-14T21:51:00.001-05:002010-11-14T21:51:52.236-05:002010-11-14T21:51:52.236-05:00Difficult People and Hopeless Cases?
"The Bible tells me that
God can make a human being out of a pile of dirt, that God can make a
barren old couple the proud parents of a chosen people, that God can
heal the sick and feed the hungry and raise the dead. If I believe that,
then I cannot also believe myself or anyone else to be a lost cause"
-The Preaching Life by Barbara Brown Taylor.
What an
incredible quote. -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-60445560712231812262010-08-19T19:23:00.002-04:002010-08-19T19:27:08.595-04:002010-08-19T19:27:08.595-04:00My Heart for Youth Ministry
Below is a letter I once wrote to share my vision for youth ministry. This letter really reflects my heart and how I perceive youth ministry. I have made once specific locations and names generic for the purpose of this post.
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"He himself (John the Baptist) was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light"
John 1.8 TNIV.
This verse has challenged me and I would like a little commentary from you. This verse clearly states that John the Baptist, who Christians often idolize as being super spiritual, is not the light. Yet later we see Jesus saying, "You are the light of the world" Matt. 5.14. So the -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-85213821704775403432010-07-09T17:20:00.004-04:002010-07-09T17:25:34.431-04:002010-07-09T17:25:34.431-04:00Heavy Burdens
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A great post written on guymwilliams.net
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My youngest child is a couple months shy of two years old. Even now, as parents know, she is becoming adept at shifting strategies in order to find and apply the most effective way to strengthen her position with me. The other night, I was putting her back to bed around 1:00-ish a.m. At first, she went for the power-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-40935135282776537322010-05-15T01:43:00.002-04:002010-05-26T00:48:05.011-04:002010-05-26T00:48:05.011-04:00Relationship Blessings
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mso-pagination:-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-53670676322340706232010-05-05T23:22:00.002-04:002010-05-26T00:48:24.088-04:002010-05-26T00:48:24.088-04:0090 Days through the BibleAfter a very long and difficult school semester and even year, I am taking the summer off. During this time off Ashley and I will be attempting to read through the Bible in 90 days. We started yesterday and today ended in Genesis 28. I believe this will be a powerful and meaningful experience for the both of us and I hope that the Word begins to penetrate deep in our souls. I hope to share -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-86264416573443651322010-02-27T01:24:00.002-05:002010-05-26T00:49:00.443-04:002010-05-26T00:49:00.443-04:00Incredible Rob Bell QuoteBelow is an excerpt from an interview with Rob Bell, it's an incredible concept!!
RM: What do you think has happened in modern evangelical Christianity where for so long it hasn’t been alright to lament or be in mourning? Where did we take a left turn to get to this place where everything has to be neat and in order?
ROB: The consumer mentality – the altar of consumerism – is almost like water -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-32618249586209502432010-02-07T23:50:00.002-05:002010-05-26T00:49:22.330-04:002010-05-26T00:49:22.330-04:00Culture of Change
from Peter Bregman’s blog at blogs.harvardbusiness.org, on how to change a corporate culture.
To start a culture change all we need to do is two simple things:
Do dramatic story-worthy things that represent the culture we want to create. Then let other people tell stories about it.
Find other people who do story-worthy things that represent the culture we want to create. Then tell stories -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-35571031210231705822010-01-19T22:06:00.002-05:002010-05-26T00:49:40.217-04:002010-05-26T00:49:40.217-04:00Loft Paintball!!
Paintball 2010
-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-4003220102767314172010-01-16T22:01:00.000-05:002010-01-16T22:01:04.934-05:002010-01-16T22:01:04.934-05:00Loft Announcements 1/13/10....Very Funny!-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-11172903984032742852010-01-11T21:29:00.000-05:002010-01-11T21:29:32.093-05:002010-01-11T21:29:32.093-05:00A little something I enjoy...great way to lift your spirits!-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-5268320794250264062009-12-18T02:47:00.004-05:002010-05-26T00:50:30.605-04:002010-05-26T00:50:30.605-04:00Sharing LIfe Moments
Today we had several ladies from the Loft over to our house. The ladies and my wife made, baked and decorated cookies for our tacky Christmas party tomorrow. This is a beautiful reflection of what true disciple making is. As we see Jesus shares his life with his disciples so we share our lives.
The most powerful moments in the Christian life are when we share moments of life together. -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-63187011407939478422009-11-26T00:34:00.001-05:002009-11-26T00:34:13.091-05:002009-11-26T00:34:13.091-05:0011/26/09 Loft AnnouncementsLoft Announcements 11/26/09 from Brian Lawson on Vimeo.-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-26056711785367586102009-11-25T15:27:00.000-05:002009-11-25T15:27:02.711-05:002009-11-25T15:27:02.711-05:00Prideful DogsThe interactions between Pickles (our dog) and Charles (the resident dog) has been very humorous! To see two dogs who think they are top dog run in circles around a fire pit for ten minutes with no one dog walking away victorious, enlightens one to the destruction that pride leads too. I hope that we remain thankful and therefore lacking in pride.-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-73031488798893905612009-11-19T12:03:00.003-05:002009-11-19T12:05:33.847-05:002009-11-19T12:05:33.847-05:00The Loft Announcement video 11/18/09 - This one includes lock-in footage!The Loft 11/18/09 from Brian Lawson on Vimeo.-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-68437385892617787682009-11-04T22:34:00.003-05:002009-11-04T22:42:07.957-05:002009-11-04T22:42:07.957-05:00Change 4 Change After an awesome night tonight at the Loft, I was worn out. But in my spirit I am very excited about what we are doing. I hope all of you remember to bring your change over the next four weeks so that we can give it to a family in need over the holidays. Also remember that you can write letters or Christmas cards to the family if you would like. It is a great way to truly bless someone!
-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-26655326363452285812009-11-03T14:25:00.008-05:002010-07-09T17:21:40.795-04:002010-07-09T17:21:40.795-04:00Monday Night Movie Date
Ashley and I recently went to see Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3D! It was great and I do have to say that I feel we are going to start a new trend. Before long everyone will be wearing glasses that are made to look like the authentic Brian and Ashley throwback shades!
-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-64170640461652001082009-11-03T14:21:00.003-05:002010-05-26T00:51:39.114-04:002010-05-26T00:51:39.114-04:00A man with a limpI recently saw post on Twitter, someone saying that they would never trust a man who did not have a limp. I was immediately blown away by that statement and how true it really is. As Jacob wrestled and came out with a limp, we must all wrestle with God. We must truly find what our heart believes and let it profoundly effect the way we walk for the rest of our lives! My hope is that your heart -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-89430211650823518162009-10-31T23:00:00.001-04:002009-10-31T23:02:07.604-04:002009-10-31T23:02:07.604-04:00Photos from Trunk or Treat-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-29159320122012968402009-10-31T22:19:00.002-04:002009-10-31T22:23:05.879-04:002009-10-31T22:23:05.879-04:00Trunk or TreatToday we had Trunk Or Treat at the church. It was a great time and I believe we had at least 400-500 people. The Loft did a spook mobile that was just incredible! Pictures are soon to come.-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-38926044892901574882009-10-28T00:40:00.003-04:002009-10-28T01:00:58.575-04:002009-10-28T01:00:58.575-04:00Loft Announcements October 28th, 09 from Brian Lawson on Vimeo.-http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575203262920158688.post-64886016141364436282009-10-12T09:28:00.005-04:002010-05-26T00:21:19.402-04:002010-05-26T00:21:19.402-04:00Flying Home Flying home, notice I now call Plant City home. I had an amazing opportunity to see Paul Brown Stadium (Bengals Stadium) and Great American Ball Park (Reds Stadium) from the sky. These stadiums are just as beautiful from the sky as in person, especially Great American Ballpark. It is amazing the creative nature that God has given man. Not only the creative nature but also the deep down -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08298739590811120084noreply@blogger.com1