Archive for June, 2008
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"Disciples, making disciples to change our world." pt 1
One of the most imporant thoughts you will wrestle with when starting a church is why you exist. It should be as simple and reproducible as possible. Everyone person should understand what you do, what you ask of them, and…
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Paper Pusher
I want to write, but can’t find the words.
I want to create, but no color is appealing.
I want to sing, but have no voice.
I want to run, but can’t find my speed.
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Life Group
Graceland will start in a home. If you’ve followed my blog long you probably assumed that much, but I’m just beginning to accept it. For some reason I assumed the leadership would meet in a home until the church launched…
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Malachi
My birthday is coming next week. Last year when I turned thirty, I made a vow to read through the Bible in a year. It’s easier said then done, but something I plan to do again this year. I finished…
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How To Be Saved
Recently, I’ve been apart of conversations that beg the question if Jesus is the only way to eternal award (heaven, etc). The question is always phrased different but the issue the same. I’m not going to talk about life after…
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Amos on Justice
My mind is thinking on “justice” a lot today. In part because a close friend of mine is interviewing for a leadership position with Samaritan’s Purse this afternoon. Scott has influenced my view of God’s ongoing presence in…
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Beginnings
We had a great evening Friday night! Some of you may not know but Summer and I have been talking with a lot of people since March about starting a new Christian community in South Austin that will evolve into…
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Sunday Rest
Sundays growing up meant work, not rest. Every Sunday morning without fail we got up earlier, normally ate cinnamon rolls or cinnamon toast, and made it to church for Sunday school. I hated Sundays as a child because not only…
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How to Feel Miserable as a Church Planter
I found this list on the web about artist, but as I read it – it sounded alot like church planters. Good Fun.
HOW TO FEEL MISERABLE AS A CHURCH PLANTER
(or, what not to do, underline any
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Everyone’s Sin
A few days a week I stay home with my daughter. I often find time while she naps to get serious things done, but sometimes I just rest and watch a movie. Yesterday I watched an interesting independent film called…