This past week I attended the Every Nation Winter Conference in Jacksonville, FL. This was really a great time of re-connecting with old ministry friends, and of being refreshed with the vision and purpose of why God has brought us together in this movement. The theme of the conference was "It's a … [Read more...] about EN Winter Conference
15 Things I am Thankful for on Thanksgiving
15. That I live in a country where food abounds even in a recession 14. For computers - Though they can be frustrating sometimes, they sure do help! 13. For the internet - I love how I can connect to people and ideas all over the world with the click of a mouse! 12. To live in a country where … [Read more...] about 15 Things I am Thankful for on Thanksgiving
5 Things I Love About Being Married
5. I eat much more regularly and much better food than I did when I was single 4. The walls of my house actually have these things called "pictures" hanging on them now 3. The fact that there are way too many incredible things about being married to Katie to even fit on a list like this 2. Saying … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Love About Being Married
J.I. Packer on the Priority of Knowing God
I just finished reading Knowing God by J.I. Packer. In the close of the book he says something I thought well worth sharing here: "From current Christian publications, you might think that the most vital issue for any real or would-be Christian in the world today is church union, or social … [Read more...] about J.I. Packer on the Priority of Knowing God
Campus Harvest Conference 2009
The Campus Harvest Conference 2009 is coming up in just a few months. This is always a powerful christian conference, geared towards college students, which emphasizes knowing God, and on mobilizing students to impact their generation for Christ. It will be held at Kings Park International Church … [Read more...] about Campus Harvest Conference 2009
Pray for your Leaders – Even if You Didnt Vote for Them
Yesterday was a historic day for the United States of America. Senator Barack Obama was elected to be President of this great nation. As the first ever African American to hold this high office of public service, it is an exciting hurdle to cross and a day to be remembered for all of American … [Read more...] about Pray for your Leaders – Even if You Didnt Vote for Them
Pray for the Preachers
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
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
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
Get Yourself a Mint
Ok, so you may not necessarily need a mint for your breath, but at Chik-Fil-A when you get a mint, you get much more than just a mint. When you get a mint from Chik-Fil-A you also get a nugget of wisdom from Chik-Fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy on the mint wrapper. Check out a few nuggets from my … [Read more...] about Get Yourself a Mint