It’s a drive for most. And for some, quite a trek. Tucked away in Barton Creek among the golf courses, greenbelts, and housing developments is this thing we call our church. But it’s also a Catholic school. And a gymnasium….
So, I have this friend who plays music. Yawn. In Austin, that’s like saying, “I have this friend who speaks English.” Big freakin’ deal. Well, the thing is, sometimes it is. Sometimes that friend is an inspiring artist or a…
9:30 AM worship service. The opportunity costs are staggering. One could be sleeping, or otherwise easing into the day – coffee in hand. Reading the paper. Walking the dog. Even gardening (inasmuch as you've been motivated by the recent sermon…
My name is Russell Newman and last week I learned that I am a Bob Dylan Hobbyist. In honor of the release of Dylan’s thirty-third studio album, Together Through Life, Paste.com dedicated the day of its release (4/28/09) to the…
All Saints has the opportunity to improve our communication to the congregation (and beyond). At least, that’s one way to put it. More often than not, the opportunity to communicate well feels more like a challenge; and a significant one…
I forget the little things. And sometimes the truth about the little things is that they’re really big. Worship. Work. Service. Community. Rest. We have these simple elements in our lives that we (read: I) either take for granted or…
A year ago, I was granted the privilege of interviewing Linford Detweiler of Over the Rhine. Armed with a notebook, a small recorder, two nice bottles of wine (a thank you gift), and a friend/photographer (Stanton Newman), we spoke for…