I'm reading Everyday Church by Chester and Timmis, the authors of Total Church. This is the first of what I'm sure will be many quotes from that book which I will post here: One of the common assumptions, when people fail to turn up to church, is that we need to improve the experience of church … Continue reading If You Build It…They Still Won’t Come
Buds into Blossoms
Those who set out to make disciples quickly discover that the reason more people don't go down this road is because of the utter impossibility of achieving results. Our part is simply faith and faithfulness. While rereading Ragamuffin, I have just come across this wonderful poem from Tagore: No, it is not yours to open … Continue reading Buds into Blossoms
Making Progress in the Gospel
Allowing the Growth Cycle to repeat in our lives moves us forward against the way of this present age.
The Critical Doctrine of the Trinity
Click on the link below to view a narrated presentation on Ephesians 1:1-14. http://prezi.com/embed/ewpg1n19ktyy/?bgcolor=ffffff&lock_to_path=0&autoplay=0&autohide_ctrls=0&features=undefined&disabled_features=undefined
I Have Called You Friends
This is a presentation on Life Teams that we gave at our home base on Sunday. Have a listen!
VIDEO: The Growth Cycle
Discipleship must be as holistic as life itself. "The Growth Cycle" ... http://subspla.sh/MLIvAD
Get Used to Disappointment
I love the movie, "The Princess Bride." I can probably quote the entire movie, but one of my favorite moments occurs when Indigo makes the realization that the man in black has all but defeated him at the conclusion of their mighty duel. Indigo asks, "Who are you?" To which the man in black replies, … Continue reading Get Used to Disappointment
Pleasant Street is Gone 