Social Media Stats – crazy. If this is true and the way we communicate has fundamentally changed, then what does this mean to the church? The church has been notorious for being behind the curve when it comes to innovations – many are still doing …
Read MoreCarrots and Sticks and Candles
Carrots and Sticks may motivate a horse to run, but Dan Pink argues that for humans, they just aren’t good motivators. In the video posted below, he shares some amazing research about motivation. I thought I’d share a bit of it here for all you …
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Repost: Tassels
Our Pastor spoke on these same concepts today, so I thought I’d repost this article from May 3, 2006. Tassels Read Numbers 15:37-41 The LORD said to Moses, 38 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Throughout the generations to come you are to …
Read MoreBack from the Future
Yes, I went back in time last night. (or at least it seemed like it.) Miranda and I had driven to Nacogdoches for a wedding (congrats Deana!) where we stayed in a very nice old hotel called Hotel Fredonia. Our friends Josh and Shana were …
Read MoreJr High Shop Class Ingenuity
Last night I woke Miranda and the kids up @ 11pm. I had no idea the power saw could be heard in the back of the house – besides, it was just 2 quick cuts. . .well. . . that was a mistake. Anyway, we’re …
Read MoreUnderwater Guinea Pigs
Thought I’d put this up just in case anyone ever wants to go on a cool trip. Miranda and I would be happy to be the guinea pigs – you pay and we’ll go to Fiji to check this place out for you – and …
Read MoreMan, Movement, Machine, & Monuments
Miranda and I got to hang out with some friends who are missionaries a few weeks ago. Trey and Leigh Anne are some of the coolest people I know. Anyway, during our time together, Trey and I had a great conversation and he said something …
Read MoreCircus Pics
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Read MoreLittle Shovel
On his blog, Seth Godin writes “If you want to dig a big hole, you need to stay in one place.” I wonder how this applies to evangelism? He explains that if you take your little shovel all over town, you’ll end up with a …
Read MoreGood Personal Vision Questions
Just thought I’d repost these questions from Will Mancini (Church Unique) & Tom Harper These are things we should all think about every now and then. As you think about your personal vision… What one thing bothers you most about the world? If you knew …
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