Monthly Archives: April 2013

Go West, Young Man!

In just a matter of hours, several Chapel staff members will attend their annual conference together.  This year, Catalyst Dallas is the conference of choice, and we are excited to strike out west and return refreshed, energized, and toting a … Continue reading

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Rest Assured

The pitter-patter of rain is singing me to sleep.  I’m here in my office, writing a blog post that was supposed to be finished by 10 am.  The day has been part hustle, part bustle, and weary-making task after task … Continue reading

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Going off into the Wild Blue Yonder

With graduation season upon us, Judith Hargett weighs in on her post-high school entrance into the wider world. When I began my senior year of high school, I knew change was coming.  Though I don’t remember ever being told, it … Continue reading

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The Woeful State of Our Words

I caught an interesting news cycle before leaving for work this morning.  The story was, more or less, on profanity of all things. First, it featured the hapless news-anchor whose career had finally arrived as he was on-set for his … Continue reading

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What’s In the Name?

For Romeo and Juliet, names made all the difference.  The smitten pair just had the wrong last names is all.  If Romeo would have been Romeo Anderson or Romeo Smith, well, a happily ever after would have ensued and Disney … Continue reading

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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, remember all that?  Recall how God tactically went about creating things each day?  After each day, God would assess the day’s activity and nod with approval: “It is good.” Then … Continue reading

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Men’s Weekend

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time for our annual men’s weekend. What this means is that all three services will be unique and we invite you to attend all three services!  Ladies, even though we so rudely crossed you out … Continue reading

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Wisdom from Talking Beavers

This weekend we focused on idols, and how we so love to worship them. It is absurd, yes, to place God into some minute thing of which He holds prominence over, yet time and time again we bow before our … Continue reading

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You Don’t Have to Come to Church This Weekend

We don’t tend to say this, but I think it is a safe comment for this week so here goes: “You don’t have to come to church this weekend. The message probably isn’t for you.” I mean, we’re talking about … Continue reading

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A Global Perspective Here at Home

By: Ty Williams What does it mean to have a global perspectvive as a Christian? In Matthew 28, we are called to make disciples of all nations. This is a difficult task, but with Christ’s guidance and help, it can … Continue reading

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