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Hi Good Shepherd, Last month, GS Kids made an exciting (and slightly chaotic) purchase—a gumball machine. If you’ve been to our North Oak campus recently, you’ve probably seen it. It’s stationed just inside the Gathering Space… which also happens to be right outside my office. From that vantage point, I’ve witnessed the magnetic pull this […]

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen how Jesus welcomed a diverse group of followers- bold, quiet, all imperfect, and invited them to walk with Him. Surprisingly, some the most powerful moments didn’t happen in the crowds, but around the table. This weekend, you’re invited to pull up a chair and discover what can happen […]

Earlier this week, I was at the gym, trying to get back into the swing of things after the long holiday weekend. After my workout, I struck up a conversation with a guy who’s a regular there. He recently had a baby, so I asked how things were going at home. He smiled—tired but proud—and […]

This week, I sat in our worship center at North Oak for my daughter Esther’s preschool graduation, watching her beam with pride in her cap and gown. Her class walked across the stage one by one, and each child announced what they wanted to be when they grew up. As I shared this past Sunday, […]