what I read from others
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The Greatest Value to God
I just read: “Servanthood, humility, caring for the weak, and childlike open-heartedness are of the greatest value. Spiritual posturing, self-righteousness, and pride will keep you out of God’s kingdom.” – Erin Gieschen from the article entitled, “The Mystery of the Bad Fig Tree: And It’s Baffling But Brillian Parable.”
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Grace upon Grace
I’ve often wondered if the people in my life who lack grace for others, have any idea how much grace they have been given? Test this question: What if God’s only gift to you were his grace to save you. Would you be content? Read… Grace upon Grace
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Wives: How Not to Change Your Man
“If today you decided you wanted to change your husband, you wouldn’t be short of resources on telling you how to do it. Just a simple Google search on “how to change your man” turns up any number of purportedly helpful blogs, articles, and commentary on how to go about fixing all the things you…
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Get Straight With Yourself | Fast Company
Insist on candor. Invite a trusted associate or two to watch you. Hold yourself accountable for values you espouse. Ask them to check that you are “walking the talk” in matters of accountability. For example, if you want people to trust you, consider what you are doing to earn that trust. Leadership is never easy,…
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How I Downsized Myself | Fast Company
…radical change is the result of all sorts of practical steps–not a single burst of charismatic leadership or big-picture vision, but new habits learned and reinforced with simplicity and regularity. That doesn’t mean change has to happen slowly. Quite the opposite. For big change to happen fast, people have to embrace new ways of working…
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Do We Still Need Churches?
I read the following article on whether businesses still need websites and the very last line summarizes what seems to be bubbling inside me for the past couple years about church. I suspect that many of today’s churches die if they continue in the “come and see” model. They need to move towards the “engage…
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A Powerful Move of the Holy Spirit – Britt Merrick
Britt writes… “Hundreds started rushing forward before I even finished the invitation. The front of stage area was packed and people just began to get on their knees in the aisles and at their seats (on the concrete!!)…” Read the full story: A Powerful Move of the Holy Spirit – Britt Merrick.
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Broken Down
Whatever the causes, many and varied, that lead to broken down lives, God has one solution: his church and his people. When we live in Christ-like compassion, God names us and makes us Repairers and Restorers. Read: Broken Down
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Let God Solve It
Got problems you can’t solve? The fact is if you are God’s child, then your problems are His problems. And he’s much better at fighting your battles and solving your problems than you will ever be. Read: Let God Solve It
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If It Makes Us Feel Good…
“We are living in a time when what is true is judged largely by its therapeutic value. If a thing makes us feel good, it must have merit, while if it makes us feel bad, we aren’t interested…” Read: A couple of thoughts about “The Shack”.
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 