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“I know what I need to do BUT…”
Most of the changes we need to make are self-evident and within our grasp. The gap between what we want and who we are is revealed by that little three letter word: “BUT.” “I know what I need to do...
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“Be diligent in action. …
“Be diligent in action. Put all your irons into the fire. Use every faculty for Jesus. Be wide-awake to watch opportunities, and quick to seize upon them.” ~ Charles Spurgeon Filed under: Uncategorized
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The Crux: Christ vs. Human Performance
Defined as the essential point requiring a resolution or resolving an outcome. Crux is latin for Cross. Every time we use or hear hear this phrase we’re referencing the essential point of God’s plan...
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“Hey Dad, when’s the next Faith in Action Sunday?”
Four times per year, our church scatters instead of just gathering for worship to do restoration projects across our community. It’s a weekend emphasis for what we want our daily lives to be as...
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“In the end it bites like a serpent” http://bible.us/prov23.32.esv
Just walked with a second friend in the course of 8 months through the pain of alchoholism’s bite. Both went from, “I don’t see anything wrong with having a beer or two every now and then!” to “I can...
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Creating More SENDING Capacity
“The greatness of a church is not in her seating capacity, but in her sending capacity” ~Rick Warren. I’ve heard this saying over & over again for the past 15 years or so from Pastors and church...
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Home for the Holidays: Final Week
Click HERE for more info on this project or to volunteer or give. Filed under: Uncategorized
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A Few Lists for New Year’s Awesomeness:
10 Family Resolutions for 2013 - from All-Pro Dad 11 High Impact Planning Questions for Pastors - from Will Mancini 9 Prayer Tips for 2013 – from Jon Acuff The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards 10...
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Compelled by Generosity
“see that you also excel in this grace of giving” 2 Corinthians 8:7 I’m sold on generosity as a way of life. Few things have opened my eyes and heart to God’s work like giving and seeing others give...
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The Bible on Partying
“These are the Lord’s appointed festivals, the official days for holy assembly that are to be celebrated at their proper times each year” ~ Leviticus 23:4. It’s unfortunate that Christianity is often...
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“Fatigue is the price of leadership. Mediocrity is the result of never...
Tired from another great week of Faith in Action. Being tired is something culture teaches us that we need to avoid or escape. But without exertion of energy their can be know real fruit or growth....
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Creating Sending Capacity: Make Room for the Apostles (with a little “a”)
If I came to your church next Sunday, I’m sure I would be impressed. The music, the preaching, the smiling faces, the facilities would inspire and refresh. However, because of the way I’m wired, I...
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14 Years Later!
Yesterday was our 14th Anniversary! And I’m getting old enough to do some of my own time lapsed photography. Yikes! Visited one of our favorite spots on Southwestern Seminary’s campus this week with...
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Dealing with Enemy #1: PRIDE
“At every stage of our Christian development and in every sphere of our Christian discipleship, pride is our greatest enemy and humility is our greatest friend.” -John Stott Pride is the #1 Enemy of...
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Being On Mission Stinks, Why is Local Outreach So Hard? and other top posts...
My blogging & reading has been sporadic since baby Kate came along. But now she’s almost two & sleeping better, so looking forward to getting back to a regular reading & writing rhythm. Did...
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You Might Be a Church Planter if…
Church planters are seen as a rare breed in the body of Christ, but I don’t think they’re as rare as we think. God calls & empowers people for this important role. Many times they’re just not...
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You Might Be A Church Planter if… part two
Yesterday I shared five observations that are likely true of someone who’s a fit for church planting. Here’s five more simple observations that say, “You might be a church planter.” 6. You get a kick...
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On Evangelism – Research says, A Personal Approach Works Best
Great article on evangelism from Facts & Trends Mag - Go + Tell: Taking a Personal Approach to the Gospel: “If you know how to pray, if you know how to be a friend, if you know how to help people...
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The Recipe for On Mission Living
Heart + Eyes + Imagination + Action Heart – Desire for God & Others We are on mission for something. Often it’s for ourselves. Getting our heart set on God’s purposes is always the first step in...
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8 Things You’ll Never Hear an On Mission Christian Say
There’s a marked difference between living the Christian life ON MISSION, & just going to church on Sunday’s. You can tell which side of this equation you’re living on by what comes out of your...
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