Guest Post – Lisa Young – Beside Every Great Man…
Many years ago I read First Lady Serita Jakes' book, Beside Every Great Man. It was a wonderful look inside her life and journey as the wife of Bishop T.D. Jakes. Perhaps it is just semantics, but I love that title because it replaces well the old saying "behind every great man there is a great woman."I have just wrapped up two days with 12 of the most amazing women you would ever want to know. We have many things in common. But the ...
A New Breed of Piranha?
A decade ago there were 18 in the tank. In the end, it was just him. Some died; he ate the others. He was the lone survivor. He's gone now. But for the last 10 years, Bill the Piranha (pictured on top) witnessed almost every major decision made at Fellowship. From the vantage point of his tank in my office, Bill saw the highs and the lows of the church.I named Bill in honor of my friend Bill Hybels. Bill (Hybels, not the piranha) typifies what ...
The Dog Days of Summer
It's hot. I'm talking triple-digit, boiling lava hot. And I love this time of year! Over the past several weeks, Lisa and I have gotten to spend some time in Miami and the Fellowship campus there, writing, relaxing and getting ready for the coming fall. (Of course, I've done a little fishing too. You didn't think I'd go to south Florida and not try to catch a fish or two, did you?) One project that we've been working on is our new book about ...
Christopher Laurie
Yesterday, Greg Laurie's oldest son Christopher was tragically killed in a car accident. Greg is a great Christian leader and a friend of mine.During times like this, it is difficult to find the right words. In fact, there are no 'right' words. The pain and heartache that he and his family are facing during this time are unimaginable. But I do know that the certainty and peace they have in Christ will help them through. Please join Lisa and me ...
Trash Talk
It's everywhere. You see it in the way people dress, the way they take care of their cars and houses. It's become a way of life. We call it keeping it real. But it's really something else. In today's laid back, casual culture, we've become slothful. In our pursuit of authenticity, we've become authentically lazy. In our attempt to keep it real, we've become real sloppy. In my travels this summer, I've been amazed by the levels of cleanliness in ...
Following the Pirates "Out of Ur"
Because of the response that Christianity Today received on their blog, Out of Ur, they've asked me to do a follow-up to the pirate post. Here are their questions and my responses. Hopefully this keeps the conversation going! CT: Some people are taking issue with the idea that a pastor’s sheep can be stolen because, they say, the sheep really belong to Christ. Where does the church member’s loyalty reside—with Christ, the church, the ...
The "Pirate" Video is Still Making Waves
Thank you to Christianity Today for picking up the conversation! Check it out here.
Guest Post – Lisa Young – Fish Stories
Just a few days ago I watched something unfold which I know to be true, but found great to see played out so close to home. Our family loaded up and headed out of town for the beginning of our summer vacation. Only this trip didn't just include our family. Several of Ed's fishing buddies were in tow for a getaway of their own. As the five of them headed out for an adventurous fishing expedition, it was fun to see that even at the ripe old age ...
One Prayer
This weekend we kicked off the One Prayer series as I shared my one prayer for the Church. If you missed it, check it out here. I was amazed and humbled to see lives change as many people stepped over the line of faith and trusted Christ with their eternity. And I can't wait to see what else God has in store over the next few weeks!