Category: Christian Living
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Merely Obedient
Today we pause to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s life is one we can point to and agree, “Yes, in his lifetime his work moved nations.” One man brought voice to millions and inspiration to billions. Many people will reflect on Dr. King’s work and build a…
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The F Word, Part 3
Editorial note: This is part 3 (part 1, part 2) of a guest post series. I don’t normally do guest posts, but this friend had insight that needed to be shared. Today we’re wrapping it up by responding to some comments and answering questions asked. I have a feeling we will revisit this some day.…
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The F Word, Part 2
Editorial note: This is part 2 of a guest post from a local San Diego friend. (Part 1) I don’t normally offer guest posts, but this point-of-view is important. Church and youth leaders need to hear from men in their congregations like him. While this post is anonymous, I invite you to dialog with him…
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The F Word, Part 1
Editorial note: I don’t normally do guest posts. But in this case I am making an exception. The following post is from a friend of mine, a local San Diegan with an advanced ministry degree from a well-known conservative university, whose perspective on life I’ve learned lots from in during our new found friendship. …
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Dear 2012
Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back. Philippians 3:13-14 Dear 2012, We, the undersigned, are ready for you. 2012 will…
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Good News Spreads FAST
I sit in a funny place sometimes. Meeting with a church leader or talking to a passive Christian, they will tell me that they are too busy or too engrained to change. As if reaching 10% or less of their community isn’t an emergency? Like, I don’t care what your theological position is on hell.…
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Jesus loves Ron Jeremy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E7PKnC6QHk& Ladies and genteman of the jury I submit to you… People are hard-wired for Good News. It’s like crack to their soul. Yes, Good News can change lives. Anyone’s life.
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Hard wired for Good News
Have you ever wondered how you could grow your church? What if I could tell you a way to grow your church and your churches impact in the community? Here’s how. It’s mostly free. And it’s totally doable. Guaranteed to not backfire. Be Good News to your neighbors. Not start a Good News program. Not…
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People are fragile
“Make sure you take your shoes off today.” “Pardon me? I didn’t hear you.” (Taking my headphones out of my ears) “You look busy. Don’t forget to take your shoes off today. It’s a beautiful day. Trust me. Go outside, take your shoes off, and walk around. It’ll connect your chi to the earth and…
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Who will rise?
That’s just the way it is. I don’t have the power in my organization to do anything about it. We make changes incrementally, it takes time. We aren’t ready for that. That’s on the agenda to do, just not something we can address right now. These are the excuses of people who value the status…