by dsadmin | Aug 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
We dropped our first child off at college this week. It’s a moment that Kim and I had been both anticipating and dreading for years. Caleb is attending Duke University as a member of the class of 2020 and we moved him in to Epworth Hall. The 9 hour trip home from...
by dsadmin | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
My dad is a coach. So, the definition I always heard growing up is, “Character is who you are when nobody is looking.” I still think that one holds up pretty well! The Oxford Dictionary says character is, “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.”...
by dsadmin | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
What do Bill Hybels, Tiger Woods, and Lance Armstrong all have in common? They all had skills that outpaced their character. They are all examples of the adage, “Talent can take you where character can’t sustain you.” There’s a great description of leadership in Psalm...
by dsadmin | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a multi-part blog series called Preaching Principles. Click here to watch the introduction video. Here are four categories for evaluating the effectiveness of your sermons: Solid Theology Scripture-centric (every point comes from the text, helping...
by dsadmin | Jul 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a multi-part blog series called Preaching Principles. Click here to watch the introduction video. At Grace Church, we have 21 preaching guidelines for anyone preaching. They are… Bring yourself to the text and the pulpit first. Authenticity...
