Heaven is a committed relationship?

by | Jul 14, 2011 | Adam's Blog

Jesus isn’t fire insurance! I heard this phrase in the church while growing up. Mostly grown up now, and I see what the church was trying to say. “You can’t just say you believe in Jesus and continue in your unethical ways.” Sure you can, that’s the good news. But...

Trust me, I’m a Jedi Master

by | Jun 14, 2011 | Adam's Blog

“Dude…trust me! Know one will ever know or care, c’mon!” This sentence always makes total sense while breaking into a schools indoor swimming pool at midnight. Trust. The source of most of our problems. Why is it so hard to trust God? Can’t see...

Help me, help you

by | Jun 7, 2011 | Adam's Blog

Imagine this conversation with a Kid- Mommy… Daddy… Good morning. Will you help me to take care of this house today? I just ask that you would help me to do the dishes the best I can. So could you arrange for there to be little to no dishes in the sink...

Top 10 Best Preachers Ever!

by | Jun 1, 2011 | Adam's Blog

I was thinking and praying about everyone who attends New City Church this morning. I have this visual system of learning. So my mind’s eye actually visualizes the sanctuary, and your face pops up as I go through each section. I also remember what your were...

I Could Win Survivor, Right?

by | May 24, 2011 | Adam's Blog

Ever watch a 13 year old Chinese boy hold the iron cross on the rings for 30 seconds and say to yourself, “I could do that”. Yeah, me too. I somehow got interested in the last season of Survivor. My negative critique of redemption island, puzzle challenges, boring...

Seriously, I had big Calves

by | May 18, 2011 | Adam's Blog

Teaching your kids to ride a bike can paralyze you!!!! It’s the fear. Here’s a brief catalog: Fear of falling while riding Fear of falling while turning Fear of falling while stopping Fear of turning a corner Fear of being hit by a car (healthy) Fear of being pinched...