“What if church planters quit planting churches and instead planted church “practices?” Like a doctor’s practice, I believe the church shouldn’t be about building some institution, but about practicing the faith that has been given to them. It should be about “being” the church – …
Read MoreWorship by Sweat
I was exercising this morning and started thinking about an old friend of mine. Dustan Thrift was a “sweat worshiper.” He once said, “If I didn’t sweat then I didn’t worship.” We had been talking about worship in our small group and had decided that …
Read MoreLean on Me
I just thought this was a cool video – definitely worth sharing. It’s from playingforchange.com and was filmed all over the world!! Playing For Change | Song Around The World “Stand By Me” from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.
Read MoreRePost: Tyranny of the Urgent
photo credit: Pulpolux !!! I posted this one other time back in 2007, but was struggling with some of the same issues today. I thought it was worth reposting: Charles E. Hummel writes, “We live in a constant tension between the urgent and the important.” …
Read MoreiTunes Free Download
April Fools – this download is real, but it’s 4 minutes and 33 seconds of silence. John Cage’s 4’33” may be the best song I’ve ever heard! and you can download it from iTunes here for free. Everyone should give it a listen – see …
Read MoreThink Different
Thought I’d post this apple advertisement ’cause to me it’s all about leadership. I am crazy enough to think God can use me to change the world.
Read MoreChristian Parenting Statistics
Check out this article from Ed Stetzer’s blog. It describes some pretty interesting research on the state of affairs for most Christian parents today. What does it mean when less than 10% of Christian parents think that “being Godly” or “having faith” is one of …
Read MoreAim Low, Think Small, Give up, & Drink Coffee
Great Video about the Great Commission!! I especially love the advise – seems counter-intuitive until you hear them out.
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