I am guilty of it. You are too. None of us is immune, but that doesn’t make it excusable. All of us will one day face the Lord to answer for it. I fear it runs deep in our veins, clouds our judgment, and destroys our hearts. It clogs, corrupts, and condemns us. It is inexcusable. Continue reading “It Can Be Me…Is It You?” →

Our student minister at Sherwood, Garrett Grubbs, recently wrote the following review of Wayne Rice’s book, Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again). Continue reading “Book Review: “Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again)”” →

Be sure to keep up with Michael’s trip to the Holy Land by following him on twitter at www.twitter.com/michaelcatt!

I am more and more convinced that when we see movement to the altar in our services, we see the favor of God. I’m not talking movement for movement’s sake, but movement because the Holy Spirit is moving in convicting power and people can’t just sit still. Continue reading “The Altar” →

As I sit at my desk in my home study, I am reflecting on our ReFRESH™ Conference that “ended” Wednesday night. Actually, this conference never seems to end. It annually takes us to a new normal in our longing for God and for seeing hearts turned toward Him. The services are “over,” but the effects linger. Continue reading “The Need for Revival and a Response” →