Archive for 'spiritual growth'
Are You Afraid To Let Go?
Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by frank.
A couple of years ago I remember taking my son to a birthday party, and it was at this party where he acquired one of his first addictions… BALLOONS! As we approached the park where the party was hosted his big brown eyes saw balloons of all colors tied to each picnic table in the [...]
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Tony Campolo At CCV – Video
Posted on 31. Aug, 2009 by frank.
Just in case you missed it I wanted to be sure to post the video of Tony Campolo’s recent visit to CCV. Not only is the guy cool cuz he’s bald like me… but he really was an inspirational speaker. I’ve seen him on CNN, The Colbert Report, and he’s even appeared on Bill Maher’s [...]
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Monvee – Custom Designed Spiritual Growth
Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by frank.
John Ortberg says, “Disciples of Jesus cannot be mass produced – they have to be hand crafted.” As church leaders we often take personal responsibility for mass producing disciples from our congregations. The challenge is that discipleship requires an individual to take personal responsibility for their development and a leader to provide individual attention, accountability [...]
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Staying Positive Through Change
Posted on 17. May, 2009 by frank.
As a leader I find change is one of the most challenging things for people to cope with. During some of my challenging change moments I have had people ask me how I remain so positive despite the rapid change around me. Here is my short list of things I try to do to stay [...]
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Are You A Productive Christian?
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by frank.
Do you ever wonder you are making a difference? If God is actually using you? Are you a productive follower of Jesus? One of my favorite verses in the Bible was a part of my devotional time today. We actually studied these verses in my Home Team just a few weeks ago. 1 Peter 1:5-8 [...]
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Are You A Tofu Christian?
Posted on 16. Apr, 2009 by frank.
Diane is a member of our leadership team and I had the privilege of getting to know her better when we went with our evaluation team to Kenya to pursue aiding kids in the Mathare slums. I have a lot of respect for Diane and I learned that she has had Africa on her heart [...]
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God… Are You There???
Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by frank.
Photo: Blue Sun PhotographyDo you ever wonder if God is listening? Or if he is still with you? After doing life God’s way for over 20 years I still wonder from time to time. I think it is only natural but I am learning not to lean on the feel good mountain top experiences of [...]
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Who Knows The Condition Of Your Soul?
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by frank.
Here are a few points that I believe are so important to remember from church this Sunday. We were reminded about the mission of our church and that it has two parts: 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make [...]
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Can You Control Your Happiness?
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by frank.
The older guy in this video has some interesting advice. Pretend that it is not a Coke commercial and answer this question: How much control do you believe you have over your own happiness?
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