The future of the church depends on whether it develops true community. We can get by for a while on size, skilled communication, and programs to meet every need. But unless we sense that we belong to each other with masks off the vibrant church of today will become the powerless church of tomorrow."

Larry Crabb

Sittin' here with my friend Jeff, trying to splain the blogging thang.

Good time with the church family yesterday. We had to overcome and adapt since the local clubhouse manager forgot to leave the key out for us. Nice to have so much flexibility. However, insects are reason number #37 to have the church indoors.

And now to sleep...zzzz...nyst be at the SBUX very early...zzzz

Read the first chapter of Dallas Willard's "Renovation of the Heart". Should be good. Also reading a new book on worship that was edited by DA Carson. Really good thoughts & various perspectives.

To check or not to check? What kind of question is that?

Now I'm trying to keep up with a 1/2 dozen blogs. This could become an obsession. Trying to limit myself to 2-3 times of checking in each day.

So hot and tired on the 4th of July.

I've never done well at journaling but have no trouble talking for hours. We'll see how this goes.