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Quitting…is not an option. | GregBairdOnline
Last year in ministry, I just about quit. And for sooooo many reasons which I will not go into. But, I searched the Scriptures and prayed, prayed, prayed and prayed some more. Then I read up on other ministry leaders and what they’ve experienced in the trenches. I came across Greg Baird’s take on quitting……
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Ministry Relationships: Back to Basics
Working with others can be a joy and sometimes… a huge burden, especially when we lose sight of the goal and take each other for granted. Instead of tapping into our different gifts and skills, we see them as threats and ministry relationships can turn to ugly conflict. And conflict can sometimes turn into resignation.…
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The Church Marches On
“Where is Rome today? It is a nice tourist destination. Where is Caesar today? Nowhere to be found (although we do have the Caesar salad). They didn’t stop Christianity, because the church marches on. And Jesus said the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” – Greg Laurie Source: The Church Marches On
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Leading In the Midst of Adversity
“Sometimes God allows adversity to come in our lives to build our character. God is more interested in our character than our comfort. Leadership is tough and filled with adversity. Challenges are around every corner. Sometimes the best thing we can do is ask ourselves and God, “What are you trying to teach me through…
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What To Preach To Yourself Everyday
“Christian growth… does not happen first by behaving better, but believing better–believing in bigger, deeper, brighter ways what Christ has already secured for sinners. Preach that to yourself everyday and you’ll increasingly experience the scandalous freedom that Jesus paid so dearly to secure for you.” Read… What To Preach To Yourself Everyday – Tullian Tchividjian.
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Thomas Merton: The Rare Luxury of Silence
Practicing silence has been a place of encountering the God Who is with me, Whose still, quiet voice whispers words of love, affection and counsel that I want and need. Silence must actually be practiced to be appreciated. Read… Thomas Merton: The Rare Luxury of Silence « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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The Key Trait of Successful Teachers
In order to be a successful teacher, research reveals that you have to model certain principles. Read… The Key Trait of Successful Teachers – The Gospel Coalition Blog.
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Happy St. Patricks Day | Donald Miller
You can just see Saint Patrick now, can’t you, wandering into an American bar well after midnight, laying down on the floor next to a passed out college student… Read: Happy St. Patricks Day | Donald Miller’s Blog.
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Is That Task Important or Merely Urgent?
“I wrestle with this question everyday, if not several times a day. Most of the things pinging our brain for attention our merely urgent but often trivial.” Read Michael’s post and you’ll notice he posted one of my own recommendations on the Priority Matrix iPhone app… Read… Is That Task Important or Merely Urgent?.
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Four Ways Women Can Influence Men
Women have been influencing men for years, in society as well as in the home. But it is my conviction that in the coming years, I believe this will only grow. The key for women is to learn how best to translate that influence to reach both women and men. When that happens, everyone wins.…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 