An almost unknown state of mind
In this season of Christmas, I believe that an essential attitude or mindset is to be self-forgetful ...
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2 Reminders for this Sunday
I wanted to send a quick reminder of two things for this Sunday morning....
Returning to 2 Services this Week
No one needs to be told that almost everywhere, there’s unpredictability. We all know chaos abounds right now. And I do not want Trinity to be part of that chaos....
Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God, what is God's
You likely know that the Continental divide, a ridgeline in the American West, divides where rainfall (or snowmelt) ends up....
Nutrition, exercise and rest all matter, but separately they’re each insufficient ...
In getting a basic physical evaluation, no medical professional asks you one question. They ask you dozens of questions....
COVID & the death of Christendom
The New Oxford Dictionary defines microcosm as: “a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger.”...
Anxiety begets anxiety. And calm begets calm.
A professor in a Speech Class that gave us this simple axiom: “Anxiety begets anxiety, and calm begets calm.” You’ve likely experienced it. ...
A few reminders for tomorrow - and going forward
I wanted to send a brief email with a few reminders for tomorrow and going forward....
What you have your neighbors need ...
I have a specialized weeding tool and last week I just couldn’t find it. But I wasn’t worried, because I was pretty sure I knew where to look....
He means you and me. And everyone.
Obviously, our country is divided. Many will see this as a surprising new concern, and some will see this as a long-standing cancer. ...
Give thanks to the LORD
“It is good to give thanks… to the LORD,” It’s noticeable in our culture that thanksgiving has gone horizontal....
Keep ReadingTrinity's strategy for outreach
I was asked recently, “Trinity is obviously growing, so what is your strategy for outreach?” And I believe the answer is three basic aspects of our culture. We want to know the Gospel. We believe we need the Gospel. And we seek to be related to people in our city who do not yet know Jesus....
Keep ReadingWhat is in your bottle?
Imagine a bottle about the size of your average water bottle in front of you, full of clear liquid. And you’re thirsty. So would you just pick it up and drink it? ...
Keep ReadingHurricane Michael Relief Effort
In the wake of Hurricane Michael, residents on the panhandle are in dire need of aid. ...
Keep ReadingFAQ's about church planting
We are in the midst of a lot of church planting highlights. We just commissioned our 6th daughter church, Grace Community in North Lakeland. They will launch publicly in just a couple of weeks. A...
Keep ReadingRenew Polk Gathering, Sunday night at Trinity
This Sunday is “Renew Polk” Sunday!...
Keep ReadingHurricane Florence Relief
Once again, we are confronted with the news of another disastrous situation in North Carolina, and we, as a church will do our best to reach out with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ....
Keep ReadingSchool is about to start, but learning never ceases …
School resumes soon! For some of you, it’s next week, and for those with the longest wait, it’s still only about 10 days. While our culture has set the expectation that school is this “place” where learning happens, I’d like to offer that school is only one of the places where we can learn....
Keep ReadingWhy we live in Community
Have you ever wondered why we make such a big deal about community?...
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