Archive | June, 2009

I Smiled. I Sat. I Cried. I Ate.

Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by in Authenticity, Deep Stuff, Family

I Smiled. I Sat. I Cried. I Ate.

She’s gone for 2 weeks. I get home from LA. I’m lonely. I’m hungry. We’re broke. I open the fridge. I smiled. I sat. I cried. I ate. Three words. She’s All Mine, Los

How Can I Pray For You?

Posted on 29. Jun, 2009 by in Deep Stuff

How Can I Pray For You?

I consider you guys friends.  Seriously. Some of you have been around here for 4 years. Some 4 days. This week I’m going to spend some time praying for you all. I would love to know how to pray for YOU. Not your dog. Not your cousin. But YOU. How can I pray for you? [...]

I’m Addicted To My Family

Posted on 28. Jun, 2009 by in Authenticity

I’m Addicted To My Family

Heather and the kids are in California the next 15 days without me. Since it’s so freaking expensive to fly out there with my clan, they are visiting everyone in one big swoop. This sucks the life out of me and spins me close to depression but I’m looking forward to what God is going [...]

Too Much Of The Same Thing Is Never A Good Thing

Posted on 27. Jun, 2009 by in Culture

Too Much Of The Same Thing Is Never A Good Thing

What is one thing that you could let go of in order to bring a bit more balance to your life? Los

7 Keys To Becoming An Effective Leader Of Worship

Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by in Worship Leading

7 Keys To Becoming An Effective Leader Of Worship

It seems like posts like these are all the buzz right now. 8 Keys to this. 7 Principles to this. 5 Lessons from this. 21 Ways to Fail Proof that. And 9 times out of 10, there is usually a good nugget or two in those. So I thought I would try my hand at [...]

Why Worry?

Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by in Authenticity

Why Worry?

I worry. That is what I do when I try and take control of my life. I’ll find a little lump and rub the crap out of it until it grows because of my rubbing. I do the math 40 times a day because I feel like the budget will change by the 40th time. [...]

Family Nights – Whittaker Style

Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by in Family

Family Nights – Whittaker Style

Our Kidstuf Team filmed Heather and I talking about how we do our family nights and used it in last month’s Kidstuf. Operation Family Blueprint is the theme for this summer. Great idea to bring families together. Be intentional. Los

What Was Your Favorite Christian Album From The 90′s

Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by in Music

What Was Your Favorite Christian Album From The 90′s

Me? Plankeye // Commonwealth. You? Los

What’s The Craziest Dream You Have Chased After?

Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by in Authenticity

What’s The Craziest Dream You Have Chased After?

That is my office. It all fit in a wheelbarrow. It used to be in that room behind the wheelbarrow. I’m actually doing this. Like seriously. Chasing dreams. It’s about a 50/50 split. Half the people tell me they are pumped and inspired to see me chase my dreams and the other half tell me [...]

What Would Fill Your Drink Hole?

Posted on 21. Jun, 2009 by in Mid Afternoon Distraction

What Would Fill Your Drink Hole?

By far one of the most annoying parts of getting food at a party is the balancing act between my drink and my plate as I walk around. Fear not. The Go Plate is here. I’m always curious of my readers… What would fill that drink hole? Los