Putting First Things First

“Put first things first.” It’s at the top of the 7 Habits tree my son brought home recently. His school teaches Stephen Covey’s, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and they’ve been finding creative ways for the kids to engage the material. Though it tops his tree, putting first things first is actually Habit #3. What? I suppose […]

#GraceMob

I’m meeting with a group of guys studying, The Tangible Kingdom Primer. A guy I know from out-of-town happens into the restaurant/bar where we meet. We share some pleasantries. As I’m leaving the group and heading toward home, I think to stop by and say farewell to the out-of-towner. We talk. He points me toward another […]

Can You Imagine it?

In the Tangible Kingdom Primer, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay share, Creating opportunities for people to participate in the Christian community is a key part of building the tangible kingdom of God. When we see people outside, we go outside to talk. When a block party invitation is given, we go, or we host one. […]