Deception is Easy

October 22, 2011 3 comments

TweetThis past week (on the 18th), I celebrated my 11 year spiritual birthday. The scary thing about that milestone . . . I believe I have reached a lethal level of understanding of the Christian faith. One that would let me fake Christian maturity. Surprisingly, that’s what’s come to mind as I’ve reflected on the [...]

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4 Lessons from 40 Years of Ministry Experience

October 1, 2011 2 comments

TweetI had never heard of Jeanne Mayo until I heard her speak recently. I’m officially a fan. Her message, based on four lessons from four decades of ministry, had pearls of wisdom scattered throughout. And a close that had me fighting back the tears. Here are my notes from her talk. They don’t do the [...]

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How You Can Change the World

September 17, 2011 8 comments

TweetDo you truly believe you can change the world? What is your definition of changing the world? My current definition (in progress) is: impacting eternity through being used by God. I’ve fallen into the trap that in order to change the world, you have to influence millions. If that’s the case, most of us are [...]

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Overview of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

September 11, 2011 10 comments

TweetI  have a new-found appreciation for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). It’s those four letters (e.g., ENFP) often associated with a person’s personality type. With it comes a surprisingly freaky wealth of knowledge about a person useful in so many different relational contexts. Work Husband/wife (or boyfriend/girlfriend) Family Friends Your understanding of yourself Here’s a [...]

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Heart and Soul Relationships

September 5, 2011 3 comments

Tweet1 Samuel 14:6-7 (NIV) 6 Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” 7 “Do all that you have in mind,” his armor-bearer said. “Go [...]

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A Couple Verses on Being Content

August 28, 2011 3 comments

TweetIsaiah 49:4 (NIV) But I said, “I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing at all. Yet what is due me is in the LORD’s hand, and my reward is with my God.” Romans 14:8 (NIV) If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for [...]

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Afraid to Pray

August 21, 2011 5 comments

TweetDelayed obedience is disobedience. Partial obedience is disobedience. Have you heard those before? But what about disobedience through a lack of asking? It’s easy to deceive ourselves into thinking our lives are in obedience to God when, in all honesty, we’ve never asked God what he wants from us. A prime example, when I felt [...]

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How I’ve Learned to Let Go of Money

August 7, 2011 4 comments

TweetAs I pondered what I was going to write about this week . . . I decided to document the various money-related God testimonies I’ve experienced personally. Each has taught me to hold less tightly to money and give it more freely. Giving, getting and multiplying I received a $1000 year-end bonus from work around [...]

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Mature Christians Don’t Exist

July 31, 2011 6 comments

TweetI often hear myself comparing the behavior of Christians with that of “mature” Christians. At this stage in my life I would call myself a mature Christian. I’ve been one for 11 years. But mature compared to? Other Christians. I am diligent in maintaining my daily devotions. I’ve rid myself of all the obvious sins. [...]

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