FIELD NOTES
"Field Notes" are personal notes from my journal, quotes, and lessons learned most often the hard way. Two themes are running in the background of my life these days. TRANSFORM & RYHTHM 2018 has been a challenge with: An extreme makeover of our new home. For...
NEWS & GOODS
That's Travis my nephew on the left, next to him is our friend Steve, then Joyce my sister-in-law, and on the right is my bride Lea Ann. Boxes are everywhere BUT we are making progress. We're frequently asking "Have you seen my _______?" We had our good friends from...
SEND & BLESS
In this pic, Lea Ann and I [in the middle] are flanked by Jonathan Hansen and his wife, Lindsey. Jonathan is the Lead Pastor at Rolling Hills Church. He had just prayed for us, sending me out as a missionary with InFaith.org to mentor men and encourage pastors across...
What’s next for Bud
For the past 20 years as a Pastor it has been my privilege to teach, counsel, build teams, and grow a church, but mentoring men and encouraging other pastors has towered above anything else. Working with the spiritual leaders of today and investing in those who will...
Yes and No
Let your yes be YES. Matthew 5:37 My default when asked a question is No. Sometimes's it's No! I quickly assess and as quickly respond with a cut to the chase with NOPE! This default to no doesn't work to well in my marriage or any other relationship worth having....
Sit. Listen. Go!
Jesus is speaking to you and me, telling us to go. Where are you going? What one thing do you know about that won't happen unless you say "Yes!" to it? Who will go with you? Who is on your bus, trusted allies, friends you can depend on for support? What will you give?...
Simply SOAP
GAIN CONFIDENCE READING THE BIBLE SOAP is a simple process. The point to it is to regularly read, reflect on a few thoughts or principles that apply to your life, and then to record what you have learned. Simple. SOAP isn’t to impress. It is simply you recording what...
Like water like wine
I use the SOAP format to engage God as I read the Bible. Simple yet powerful. Simply read a chapter or two. Start with Proverbs or the book of Luke. Reflect then write using S [scripture; what 1 verse caught your attention], O [observation; what is it about the verse...
Breakthrough 2018: Jump Start Now
Jump start 2018 as your breakthrough year with power rituals that will build momentum as you turn the corner into 2018. Buy an alarm clock Get up early and get going. Walk the dog. You're the dog. Rain or shine get some kind of exercise...
Man on Fire // The Promise Land
Jim Connell and Mark Getchel fire up The Promise Land by Bruce Springsteen on this Man on Fire FB live talk on November 7, 2017. Read to get it back: Leading on Empty, Fathered by God, Wild at Heart. Steps to get it back: Find a group of man on fire kind of guys,...
The Spirit Will Lead You
The One who calls you will do it; He will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faced with a fork in the road I reached out to my pastor, friend, and mentor Cliff. Over the phone Cliff did what he does best - he listened and asked questions. You see, I have been working...
Trust vs Clarity
No one really aspires to a mapped-out, prefab life that only attains the expectations of others. Instead of a map for our lives, Christ gives us a compass that empowers us to follow Him in pursuit of His global purpose along with many others. Claude Hickman, Steve...