what I read from others
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How to Change the World « Alan Fadling
The following is inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Westminster Abby (1100 A.D.) When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world… Read: How to Change the World « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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11 Ways to Find Your Idols | The Resurgence
Most of the time we don’t even notice these… 11 Ways to Find Your Idols | The Resurgence.
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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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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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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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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.…
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Seven Better Questions You Can Ask in the Midst of Adversity
Years ago, I learned an important lesson that is still helping me: the answers we get are often determined by the questions we ask. In times of adversity, this is particularly important. If you ask the wrong questions, you will feel fearful, discouraged, and defeated. In this post, I suggest seven BETTER questions. Read… Seven…
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How Does Idolatry Harm Individuals & Societies? | The Resurgence – The Sojourner
Whatever you base your life on—you have to live up to that…. If we take our meaning in life from our family, our work, a cause, or some achievement other than God, they enslave us. We have to have them… Read… How Does Idolatry Harm Individuals & Societies? | The Resurgence – The Sojourner.
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 