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75 degrees?? So this is Christmas?

2008-12-22 22:51:27

Was it just me, or was it 75 degrees two days ago?  Two days ago I am running in short sleeves, and today the north wind told me to turn around and go

Ready and Waiting

2008-12-15 23:58:52

A small truth about me....I don't mind waiting. This has always been true.  If I have to wait in line, I usually do not mind.  If someone is late t

Simple, Humble, Perfect

2008-11-24 15:00:54

This weekend in worship I was struck by a line in our drama where a couple is remembering grandparents.  Recalling how their grandparents did not have

2009 and beyond...

2008-11-19 13:54:43

Lately I have been thinking about the future, and to be honest, it is a little scary.  The TV talking heads spend every evening talking about bad econ

Same Face - New Creation

2008-11-11 15:46:50

While writing in my journal this morning, this verse caught my aging eye, ' what counts is a new creation.'  - Galatians 6:15 In this letter, I hav

When life is uphill...

2008-11-06 16:28:19

This morning I was out on my usual 6.5 mile run, and in a word it was tough.  Nothing came easy - the stride was off, the right ankle hurt, I

The Church and the Next 4 Years

2008-11-04 22:22:04

Today is election day, and for approximately half of the voters in America tonight will end in a disappointment.  Only one candidate can win an electi

No Matter What...It's Okay.

2008-11-04 00:34:11

I am an optimist.  No way to really explain why, but I have always believed that if thrown up in the air like a cat, I will land on my feet.  Now conf

It's not death, it's the dying.

2008-10-15 15:05:34

This weekend at the loft, as part of our 'Scream' series, we are talking about fear of death. As Christians, of course, we believe in the resurrection

Church and Movies in 3-D

2008-10-13 17:24:32

It's certainly criticizable, and to be honest I am a little surprised I have not heard at least something.  But Friday night, the loft debuts its firs

Fear...is good?

2008-10-09 20:42:31

Hey lofters....this week we start a new series called 'scream'.  We usually plan these things in advance, and our thought originally was to talk about

When Faith Seems Stale

2008-10-06 14:25:12

Over the last several weeks I have had many conversations with people who I would describe as suffering from a faith that has grown 'stale.'  These pe

Too Big To Fail? Really?

2008-09-30 15:51:58

The financial markets are a mess.  Down 7 percent yesterday, up so far today.  I have not been on a roller-coaster like this since riding the Tony Haw

Tough is Open

2008-09-29 14:14:21

Ike is gone.  Thanks be to God!  Having gone 14 days without power, cut up and carried off trees, slept in sweat, and scoured our town for fuel and ic

Hut-One, Hut-Two, Hut-Three....Ike

2008-09-12 12:24:26

Ok, it is not funny, but after driving around The Woodlands yesterday looking for gas - which I did not find, I am looking for a little humor in what

Viral Marketing

2008-09-09 21:36:20

The saying is true, the best advertising is word of mouth. Thankfully, you all at the loft have done an amazing job telling people about what God i

New Ventures

2008-09-03 21:31:52

Over the years I have learned a few things about me:  one is I like new things.  Not so much in the sense of possessions, but I like to start new proj

Barack's Night

2008-08-28 17:52:17

Tonight, Barack Obama will accept the nomination of the Democratic Party for President of the United States.  As most are aware, he is the first Afric

Rockin' It - Redeeming Culture

2008-08-26 20:23:39

If you hang around the loft at all, you'll hear it.  "It' is the culture - that world we swim in that has a way of 'worshipping' everything but Jesus.

Disciplines, Final Thoughts

2008-08-25 01:42:53

Today the loft finished off a series, Organic Spirituality.  Being a part of such a creative team, I am always a little sad to see series end.  As I w

The Great, Great, Gap

2008-08-21 10:26:36

In Luke 16 Jesus tells a story called 'the rich man and Lazarus.'  It is the type of story Jesus enjoyed - people living selfish lives find roles reve

Real Christians

2008-08-20 12:48:55

This is dangerous...but hear me out.  Last night I headed out with 10 others in a ministry called Piercing the Darkness.  This is a small group of peo

Servant's Hearts

2008-08-18 13:57:30

Last night, we celebrated the release of Brandon Heath's new CD, 'What If We'.  Brandon, as usual, did a phenomenal job performing and the crowd had a

Obama, McCain & what it's all about.

2008-08-17 09:48:56

Last night, Rick Warren moderated a faith-based discussion with Senators John McCain and Barrack Obama. While much was discussed, many of Warren's que

Obsessing Over Perfect: China

2008-08-14 10:29:04

God, Prayer, and the real world...

2008-08-12 15:43:16

The Olympics continue to inspire - I believe this connection between discipline and celebration is real.  Michael Phelps face when the men's relay edg

Jesus and His Kingdom - Brian Welch part 2

2008-08-09 22:24:33

Okay...I just finished 'Washed in the Blood,' the spiritual autobiography of Brian Welch, the former lead guitarist for the band Korn.  The first half

Disciples in All Nations

2008-08-09 01:49:15

Watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the final command of Jesus in Matthew's gospel repeatedly comes to mind, "Go and make disciples in all

The Worst Place in the World

2008-08-07 15:24:00

Over the last several weeks I have been searching for a mission, a project that will be professional and personal.  The loft is in a place where I can

Korn and Brian Welch

2008-08-06 14:19:20

Several months ago, I read in the Christian press the story of Briah 'Head' Welch, the lead guitarist for the band, Korn.  Brian, accepted a relations

Hungry yet? I am getting there....

2008-08-04 15:56:26

So I am about 11 hours or so into my fast.  I had dinner last night and will have dinner tonight, and the interim has been filled with water, and the

Minimizing Impact

2008-08-02 21:29:17

Is green here to stay? As I have prepared for our series, Organic Spirituality, the politics of going green has been hard to miss.  In the height o

When the Past Comes Back

2008-07-31 21:06:01

It is good to be back from vacation.  A few weeks away can recharge the soul - if it has been a while since you had a day off my advice is - take one.

run to win

2008-07-02 16:58:59

my favorite verse in the Bible is 1 Corinthians 9:24.  first of all the verse is written by paul – who was just a stud – he was on the cover of gq, ro

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The Gutter - by Craig Gross

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