Derek Webb Remix
I downloaded the latest project from Derek Webb from iTunes titled, "one zero." It's a remix of some of his best songs and it sounds incredible. Actually, there's another album by the same title that's an acoustic version. The remixed version of the song "Mockingbird" sounds amazing. My ...
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January 31, 2007
Being a Friendlier Person
I've got a little pamphlet that has these 9 ways to be a friendly person based on Dale Carnegie's, "How to Win Friends and Influence People." We can't fake friendly but we can make a better effort to be friendlier. Here's the list: Don't criticize, condemn, or complain. Give honest, sincere appreciation. Arouse ...
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January 30, 2007
Beginning with the End in Mind
Do you ever wonder why you have to go through certain experiences? Some are bad, some are good, but often we have no clue how God will use it later. We're in good company. Jesus was also tested with temptations at the beginning of his public ministry that ...
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January 29, 2007
Quoting Mark Driscoll
Just finished reading an thought-provoking article in Relevant Magazine. The article was titled, "7 Big Questions: Seven leaders on where the Church is headed, what needs to be fixed, and the challenges that lie ahead." The piece includes Rob Bell, Erwin McManus, Rick Warren, Efrem Smith, Lauren Winner, Frederica ...
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January 28, 2007
Top 10 Things About the Black Hills of South Dakota
I live near one of the most beautiful parts of the country, the Black Hills. I actually live in Rapid City which is nestled by the Black Hills. Tourism is huge for us and if you've never been here, here are 10 things you should check out when you visit ...
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January 26, 2007
The In’s and Out’s of Being a Christ Follower
Out: Sitting in God’s grace. In: Compelled by God’s grace Out: Settled churches In: Restless churches Out: Cut off from the world. In: Immersed in the world while rooted in Jesus. Out: Ministries that compete against each other. In: Ministries partnering to compete against the enemy. Out: Can’t name ten people you know personally who don’t know Jesus. In: ...
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January 25, 2007
The ‘Revolution’ and ‘Planting Missional Churches’
It’s clear that the church is in a time of transition. Some argue that things are getting worse while others suggest it’s a progression of the church. I agree with the latter- I have to. There is a window of opportunity for churches to connect with believers and unbelievers ...
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January 23, 2007
Why I Coach
I can taste the flavor of dirt in the grass while I am lying on the bottom of a dog pile. My then five-year old son, Reece (now 9), and the rest of his soccer team have just won their final game of the season. It was during this moment ...
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January 21, 2007
American Idol and Why I Appreciate Simon Cowell
Like 37 million other people, my family and I watch American Idol together. We do enjoy these first episodes for the same reason everyone else does- it's so bad its good. My wife and I were watching our American Idol this week and both commented how sad it was that ...
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January 19, 2007
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