My highlight from toady's message - I got to show a clip from the movie Transformers. I mentioned in an earlier post that me and Jesus were on a journey. One of the things I've been pondering is found in a quote from this movie. "50 years from now, don't you want to say you had the guts to get in the car." - Sam This is a defining moment for Sam and Makala, will [...]
The ability to lead has so much to do with communication. The lack of clear communication creates confusion and insecurity. I recently realized a habit I have that was creating confusion in leadership. After a conversation with one of my leaders on the phone, my wife pointed out to me that I have a habit in my communication that may be sending unclear signals to those I have expectation of. It's a two letter word [...]
As is my custom, I tucked my two boys into bed an prayed with them. My sons have gotten into a habbit of thanking God for all of our family and then one by one every animal we have ever had dead and alive. No, this is not going to be a theological discussion on "prayers for the dead." I am always looking for teachable moments. Jonathan (10yrs) begings his prayer and gets to the [...]
What makes for longevity in ministry? I read a figure yesterday, that 1500 ministers a month drop out of ministry. Why? If you are a minister thinking about quiting, please listen. If you are in ministry, listen. If you are in a church and are being ministered to, please listen. I want to share the secret with you. Ministry cannot be founded on a love for people no more than a marriage can last on [...]
In processing my thought from Sunday's message, I began to think about God's glory. What is God's glory? I heard one of the best descriptions of Glory this past week by Jeff kapusta in his message "Why Questions?" Psalm 19:1 (NIV) says, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Glory is adoration, affection and bigness. It is the awesomeness of God. I want to see the glory [...]
