In my personal Bible reading time I have come across two passages of Scripture in which Paul asks for prayer support in two specific areas of his gospel-preaching efforts. I think these could serve as a great point of need for all those who preach the gospel. 1. Clarity In his letter to the … [Read more...] about Pray for the Preachers
Obama and McCain on Abortion
If you missed it, this past August, Pastor Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life hosted the Saddleback Faith Forum and interviewed both Senator McCain and Senator Obama. Here is what they had to say about … [Read more...] about Obama and McCain on Abortion
Good Intentions Don’t Necessarily Lead Anywhere
Somewhere at the Catalyst Conference (either in my conference packet or at one of the booths) I picked up a black card with white text on it which reads, "Your direction not your intention determines your destination" - Andy Stanley True words. And well said. I decided to tape this little card up … [Read more...] about Good Intentions Don’t Necessarily Lead Anywhere
Catalyst Recap – Andy Stanley on Moral Authority
Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Atlanta church spoke several times at the Catalyst Conference this year. HIs first session he spoke out of Nehemiah 5:6-18 on the importance of a leader having "moral authority". "Moral authority is what we get when people percieve … [Read more...] about Catalyst Recap – Andy Stanley on Moral Authority
Catalyst Recap – Jim Collins
At Catalyst 2008, Good to Great author Jim Collins spoke on a topic that will not surprise you - Going from Good to Great. (He's still working that content seven years after the book's release, but why not, it's good stuff!) Here are a few of the statements that he made during his talk which I … [Read more...] about Catalyst Recap – Jim Collins
Catalyst Conference Recap
The Catalyst Conference 2008 was fantastic! It was definitely the best conference I have ever been too. The planning and attention to detail that go into this annual event are amazing. Everything from welcome bag with a sharp looking conference notebook to having a real live elephant brought in … [Read more...] about Catalyst Conference Recap
Going to the Catalyst Conference
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZNpVVguh1Q] I am heading to Atlanta tomorrow for the annual Catalyst Conference. This will be my first time attending the conference, but I heard the audio from last year's conference, and have since gotten hooked on the Catalyst Podcast. These guys put out … [Read more...] about Going to the Catalyst Conference
Overuse of Anecdotes In Preaching
As I was working on a message for our campus ministry meeting yesterday and I began thinking about the similarity between preaching and cooking. When cooking, as I understand it, the goal is to accent or bring out the flavor of whatever the main item is that you are cooking (ie. the chicken, the … [Read more...] about Overuse of Anecdotes In Preaching
Dim Vision
Today when I was walking across campus I saw a student that I see very frequently on campus. He is about 6 feet tall, has glasses and a certain way that he walks, so I knew for sure it was him. However, he wasn't looking at me so when we were about 20 feet apart I said, "what's up, I keep bumping … [Read more...] about Dim Vision
Reality Check
A friend of mine who is serving as a missionary/church planter in scotland posted this video on his blog a few days ago. It's well worth the watch... I hope it refocuses your perspective on the world and your life like it did mine, when I watched … [Read more...] about Reality Check
No Need That Anyone Should Teach You
A section of the Bible that I have often been confused about when reading is I John 1:26-27. It says, “I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his … [Read more...] about No Need That Anyone Should Teach You
The Power of Shared Experience
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into … [Read more...] about The Power of Shared Experience