Today I was taken Advantage of
I'm in a foreign country. I'm sure I look out of place. It is clear that I don't have a home field advantage. I ordered food at a restaurant. The man at the register clearly shorted me and even gave me...
View ArticleWhy Mission Partnerships?
Regularly I'm asked why I put so much value in missional partnerships, after all, people say, just give the money to overseas missions. They can make better use of it. For starters most of the money to...
View ArticleLet me Serve You
This Thursday night First Watch is dedicating their profits to the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund and I'm one of the celebrity servers. I'd love to serve you! The Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund prioritizes...
View ArticleNY City on the verge of Revival
I get encouraged about what could happen in Kansas City if we work together as the big "C" Church and remain faithful through the years by reading this article about New York City being on the verge of...
View ArticleGood News
Last Sunday, at the Olathe Campus, I shared a message entitled: Good News. I told a couple of recent stories where people turned to Jesus. I talked about how others could share their faith. I...
View ArticleIf the World were 100 people
Todd Rhodes shared this: If the world were 100 people, 50 are female, 50 are male. 26 of these are children and only 8 people are aged 65 and older. 60 people are Asian, 15 African, 14 people are from...
View ArticleWhat People are Thinking when they Invite you to Church
Author Angela Jamene writes: In the new era of "The Pope Francis Effect", and people of all walks coming out for the release of Pastor Saeed Abedini, a lot of previously shy Christians are feeling more...
View ArticleA Foot in Both Worlds
You can't get the best of both worlds by living with a foot in the world and a foot in the church. If you are living with the flow of the downward current of the world with its values it isn't too hard...
View ArticleA Story of New Life at Christmas
This is an excerpt from "We are the Beloved," by Ken Blanchard. In 1985 I'd met Bob Buford at some events where Margie (Ken's wife) and I had been asked to speak, so I knew of his commitment to a...
View ArticleEverlasting Father
I shared the message on Christmas Sunday from the Olathe Campus, Everlasting Father, as a part of the "A Child is Born series." It's a Christmas gift to you:
View ArticleGet Off to a Great Start
Last week I spoke at the Olathe campus encouraging our congregation to get off to a great start in 2014. If you missed it or what to share it, here you go!
View ArticleTrue Kingdom
One of my favorite subjects is the kingdom of heaven. I love the beauty and power of what we've been invited into as followers of Jesus. I encourage you to listen and take to heart what Jesus has done...
View ArticleLive in Community
All the believers were together and had everything in common. —Acts 2:44 (NIV) A DISTINCTION OF THOSE who follow Jesus is that they welcome community. You can be an introvert or extrovert, come from a...
View ArticleSeek out Community
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image.—Genesis 1:26 (RSV) Everything started with community. God is three in one—Father, Son, and Spirit. The use of the plural in Genesis 1 reminds us that we...
View ArticleEaster '14 Invite
I invite you to Indian Creek where restoration is in process. Since time and life happen to all we all need restoration. Enjoy the truth of this one minute invite and then join us this Sunday at Indian...
View ArticleWes Thompson Story
We shared this video on Easter Sunday 2104 at Indian Creek Community Church. I appreciated the transparency and honesty of his message. I've had the privilege of seeing him live it out.
View ArticleJesus Knows How to Meet our Needs
Leading up to Easter 2014 I shared the story of Lazarus' resurrection. In this well known story Jesus illustrates how that He deals in a personal and intimate way with each of the characters in the...
View ArticleAmy talks Countryside
We partner with Countryside Grade School and Principal Amy Hercules to support the students and give them a chance to break the cycle of poverty. Here's what she has to say about our partnership.
View ArticleI don't have time by Seth Godin
I read Seth nearly every day and he is always on target. I especially liked today's blog so I'm sharing: "I didn't have time" This actually means, "it wasn't important enough." It wasn't a high...
View ArticleHelp Gary Go
I'm heading back to Asia with six good friends from Indian Creek Community Church July 17-28. Will you help me get there? Check out this link and for my birthday, May 18, jump on the support team. A...
View ArticleI can't explain the Love
Every time I come to this side of the Ocean (Asia) I'm struck with the love I feel for these people. It is unexplainably strong and constant. The only way I can make sense of it is to acknowledge it...
View ArticleThe Typhoon
Kristen Levitt (my daughter) and I are in Hong Kong awaiting the arrival of the rest of our soccer team. There are seven of us from Indian Creek participating. We will lead a clinic in an Asian country...
View ArticleA Move of God
In March on kind of a typical day, while having my devotional time, I had a thought that I believe came from God and it was this, "I'm about to move and you could miss it." I sat straight up. I expect...
View ArticleWhat Will the "Move of God" Look Like?
When I talk about praying for a move of God the natural question I get is, what will it look like? Another way to talk about this move is to say, this is the move for which we pray. We are believing...
View ArticleServing Requires Faith
While we are serving in a soccer trip sponsored by Project Partner and Indian Creek another group from Indian Creek is going to the same country to teach English as a second language. See...
View ArticleWhat Millennials Want in a Church
I am a proud father of three millenials, that age group that is right around thirty years of age. They are leading in life and they have definite thoughts about the church. I found this article to...
View ArticleFighting Racism
We've all been troubled by what happened in Ferguson, MO, but are we troubled by what happens all around us even in the burbs? Recently a friend of mine sent this article to me and asked me to read it...
View ArticleA life of Greatness, a life of Service
You'll want to watch this three minute video of an ex-NFL star who left it all to find true meaning in life.
View ArticleMary Did You Know?I
The Worship Arts team introduced me to Pentatonix and I'm addicted. This is a great way to start the Christmas season.
View ArticleA Farmer's story of provision
Belinda and I support the work of Project Partner both by going and participating in the efforts on mainland China and through mobilizing and resourcing from the U.S. Here is a story of a life that's...
View ArticleThe Police and Secret Santa
The Police have received a lot of negative attention lately. This story reveals the heart that is in many of Kansas City's finest. It was on CBS nightly news. Look at the list on the left side of the...
View ArticleA Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I shared this Sunday at Indian Creek Community Church. Good morning Indian Creek. Before we head into today’s message I want to take a moment and pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the man...
View ArticleOpen Arms Co-op And Clothing
I love the heart and dedication of Amy Stewart, Susan Neff and team. Here is their story:
View ArticleIndian Creek en Espanol
I'm not sure if you got to see Indian Creek's Enrique Uria on Channel 41 talking about the launch of Campus Espanol. This was Oct 17. We've made a lot of progress since then but if you didn't see...
View ArticleBrett Eastman Promotes Living SENT
I had a great time with Brett Eastman and the Life Together team. Many thanks to him for producing and promoting Living SENT. Living SENT is a way to inspire, train and motivate churches to live out...
View ArticleIndian Creek's Partnership with Countryside Grade School
We love the relationship we've developed with Countryside, Amy Hercules, and the teachers/admin team. Our partnership is in its' eighth year. I'll let her tell you how Creekers live SENT there.
View ArticleRobert Schuller's legacy
At the end of last week Robert Schuller graduated from this world to eternity. I paused to thank God for him and to remember the influence he had on my life. Recently I had the privilege of traveling...
View ArticlePraying for Peace in Baltimore
I've been praying for Baltimore and deeply saddened by yet another scene similar to Ferguson, MO. I'm asking myself, what are we missing? My desire is not to point the finger and find blame but to find...
View ArticleSandi we will miss you
We rejoice with those who rejoice and we weep with those who weep… Larry and Sandi Thomas came to Indian Creek over eight years ago. They immediately hopped into the life and community. Larry...
View ArticleSoccer Camp
This is the third year I've participated in a soccer camp halfway around the world. Each year has been very special in the good that is accomplished and I'm anticipating the same. We start today....
View ArticleDay 1 Soccer Camp
We kicked of the English soccer camp yesterday with a downpour. Just as the first session was to begin the heavens opened up and it rained hard! But the kids didn't care they ran out an played just...
View ArticleThe Evangiball
Day three is underway at the English Soccer Camp. It is a beautiful day with blue skies. It has been raining most of the time we've been here so this is very appreciated. It will also allow the...
View ArticleBBQ Squid Anyone?
Here's the recap of Day 3 and intro to Day 4 of the English Soccer camp Last night the sharing with the Evangiball went great. Thanks for praying. Tonight there will be follow up in small groups....
View ArticleField Trip and Intentionality
Day 4 at the English Soccer Camp This day was different than the others because the leaders planned a field trip to a place that fascinated the students. I’m not free to share that but our partners...
View ArticleCompetition and Awards
Day 5 English Soccer Camp Today we wrapped up the 2015 English Soccer Camp and the day started much like the way the camp began by pouring rain. While there was a lot of rain this week it never seemed...
View Article2015 English Soccer Camp Recap
Recap 2015 English Soccer Camp I’m preparing to return to the States after a week at the camp and two weekends with our partners. It’s a beautiful day in Hong Kong and I wish I could stay even at the...
View ArticleWhat is a Concert of Prayer?
Tomorrow we host a Concert of Prayer at Indian Creek in the Journey room at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is available. The prayer focus will be on our outreach project, Impact S. Johnson County. You are...
View ArticleCaptive
I remember reading about this when it happened. Can't wait to see the movie. An inmate escapes on the way to trial and kidnaps a young mother who is a recovering addict. Something happens in her home...
View ArticleAre You Reading what the Pope has to Say?
You need to read this, I'm becoming a big fan of Pope Francis. Here is what he had to say before the Congress. I wish it was our politicians saying these things: Pope Francis addressed Congress...
View ArticleThe Police Got it Right
The headline read: Trooper delays telling children of parents’ death, takes care of them on HalloweenPOSTED 10:37 AM, NOVEMBER 5, 2015, BY CNN WIRE, UPDATED AT 10:43AM, NOVEMBER 5, 2015 MORGAN COUNTY,...
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