You Gotta Be Special
Noah: Dad, do you still talk to people about adoption? Dad: Yeah, people still ask why we started adopting and how to adopt. Noah: You need to tell them to adopt babies. Dad: <chuckling> Why’s that? Noah: Because adopting older kids is very difficult and I don’t think most people could do it. Dad: Well, [...]
Ephesians 6 & The Chainsaw
Yesterday was a good opportunity to point the boys to Jesus, and then amazingly enough it was reinforced today. We had a big work party at our house (Big ups to the Gieglers and Ray’s for all their help!!) yesterday. We painted furniture, we hung pictures, we assembled cabinets, we mounted a tv, etc, etc. [...]
Showcasing Macon’s Creativity
I sat outside of the 567 tonight watching street lights flicker on the backdrop of a Georgia rainstorm. It was a nice night in GA with a slight breeze moving the humidity along. Throughout my life I have often asked God – ‘Why have you brought me here? What is it that you want me [...]
Macon Telegraph Article
There’s a new sheriff in town. But this sheriff doesn’t have a badge, a squad car or a bulletproof vest. He’s not even armed. Patrick McConnell patrols a 25-block area in downtown Macon by foot every day, keeping a watchful eye on the city’s homeless and ne’er-do-wells. If a problem arises, he solves it. Patrick [...]
Dreamers
“What could be?” It is the question that I walked away from Maxwell’s post on dreaming. I have recently met two other dreamers. One lives in Montana and one lives in Illinois, but they are dreamers the same. They have seen the brokenness in an orphan’s eyes and were moved beyond themselves. I have seen [...]
Meeting Jesus
One of the people that I have really appreciated lately is my assistant. Amanda Miles is working as an intern for New City as she finishes up her degree at Georgia College. She is one of those people that I can give a list of things to do while I’m gone and know that they [...]
Burning Vapor Said a Different Way
I have been working on some posts to update everyone on the most recent events of our lives, and I’m almost ready to begin posting again. One of the things that has been burning inside me is the thought of challenging and encouraging others to live their lives as a burning vapor. This video is [...]
My Pastor, My Brother, My Friend
17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” 1 Timothy 5:17 This is the primary passage that we argue [...]
Daddy, Why Were You Talking to the Policeman? – Ana
Sigh….Here is the last post in my 4 part series to catch you up on our lives. Most of you who have followed our Ethiopian adoption journey know all about the ups and downs (if you are new to us, feel free to read through the archives to catch up). I have tried to share [...]
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Back in the fall we were trying to figure out a way for us to move to the South with a job. I was working for a non-profit at the time, so one of the possibilities was to start a branch office in GA. This is a fairly common practice for the type of business [...]
Culture Shock
The culture shock has been sudden and slow. Let me explain. On one hand it is sudden – southern drawl, sweet tea, the obvious diversity in population, hot humid weather and family. On the other hand it is slow – trying to acclimate to a religious society after living in a secular society for 15 [...]
17 Hours
After a year of praying, planning, talking and dreaming – Jennifer and I finalized the last details to move our family back to the South after a 15 year absence. It honestly felt like we were moving to a new mission field and not necessarily moving ‘back home’ since we had never lived in the [...]
The Legend Continues
I have been amazed at Caleb’s quick grasp of the game of baseball. Being left-handed, his coaches wanted him to try out pitching. Caleb has not only done well, but has exceeded any and all expectations that we had for him. When he first told me that his coach wanted him to pitch I simply [...]
Sunday Sermon: Expiation…Catchy Title huh?
We have embarked on a 4 week series entitled “The Cross”. The series is as follows: Week 1 – JD Thorne “Propitiation” Week 2 – Patrick McConnell “Expiation” Week 3 – Cameron Barham “Atonement” Week 4 – Keith Watson “Resurrection” My Preaching Outline Reintroduce the Series Define Expiation Old Testament Illustration – Lev. 16:7-10; 21-22 [...]
Expiation & A Lamb Sacrifice
In my preparation for preaching this Sunday I ran across this site. It looks like these group of guys are doing an incredible work for the sake of the Gospel. Check them out. The video that brought me to the site was the sacrifice of a Lamb. It’s graphic. Lamb Sacrifice
Today, I Am Like a Green Olive Tree
The Steadfast Love of God Endures To the choirmaster. A Maskil [1] of David, when Doeg, the Edomite, came and told Saul, “David has come to the house of Ahimelech.” 1 Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day. 2 Your tongue plots destruction, like [...]
Saved Alone. What Shall I Do?
In Christ Alone is one of my favorite songs. I loved the song before I heard the story behind it, but the story has only endeared me to the music and to the man behind the music. People often say that when their lives get overwhelming, they often think of the McConnell’s. When my life [...]
Cry No More!
The vast majority of my readers probably never listen to rap as a matter of taste. My music is fairly eclectic so it ranges from R&B to Classic Rock and most everything in between – it really depends on my mood. Cross Movement is a ‘Christian Rap’ group that has a great sound and solid [...]
Matt Chandler: Advice to Young Preachers
I’ve never really listened to Matt Chandler, but I have heard great things about his preaching and his ministry. Here is a clip that I stumbled across that at least gives me a snapshot into his heart for preaching and preachers, and I appreciate his heart and words. Take a listen and meet another great [...]
What is Wrong with Me?
(I just found this in my drafts to post, but I forgot to post it) It has been one of those weeks. A rollercoaster week, you know, ups and downs. We have ended on an up, but I really hate the downs. For most of you who have been following our lives, you know that [...]
The Peasant Princess
For those of you who keep up to date with the messages from Mars Hill, this will not be new news for you. However, I have not had the opportunity to listen to this series and it is getting a ton of attention in the press (CNN/ABC) and even an unfair critique by a bunch [...]
Nightline Reports on Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll was interviewed by ABC and you can watch the short clip here.
