If we don’t stand for something, we’re liable to fall for anything.
I find this so true in my own daily walk with the Lord. Each day I am challenged to stand tall in my faith and mission. However, amidst this challenge I am faced with lots of “noise” and distractions – caused by busyness, tight [...]
Entries from October 2007
Stand For Something or Fall For Anything
October 30th, 2007 · 1 Comment
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300 Fighting Christians
October 20th, 2007 · No Comments
I’m sure many of you have seen or heard about the movie “300”.
This is the story of King Leonidas of ancient Sparta and his 300 finest warriors. These brave men faced insurmountable odds against the mighty army of Persian King Xerxes at the Battle of Thermopylae.
These 300 Spartans were “one” in heart and spirit. They [...]
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Presenting New Ideas
October 15th, 2007 · No Comments
People are usually DOWN on things that they aren’t UP on.
This is especially true in presenting new ideas to people. Many people are not comfortable outside their “comfort zone”. They tend to baulk at making decisions about things outside their area of expertise, knowledge base, or experience.
This doesn’t mean people that people tend to be [...]
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It’s Easier To Birth New Babies Than To Raise The Dead
October 11th, 2007 · No Comments
Last week, Greg and I had a wonderful conversation with a United Methodist pastor in our community. He had served for over 28 years in the ministry. Now, he was planting a new church in an old, abandoned school-house that is being renovated and transformed into a community outreach center.
District offices of the United Methodist [...]
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Good News Friday
October 7th, 2007 · No Comments
For whatever reason, lots of “good news” comes in on Friday.
This has happened off and on for several weeks now. Well, this past Friday was no different.
Well, this past Friday was no different. Larry and Lee Ann came back from the road with some great news. They have been traveling all across the state of [...]
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