Browsing all posts in May, 2009.

Being Empathetic // the battle

I’m reading a short little book right now called “The Fred Factor,” by Mark Sanborn. Last night I was reading about how “success is built on relationships.” The title of the chapter turns me off because it sounds like relationship building should be something that we do in order to get ahead. “Yes, I want [...]

how I speak // a lesson from unChristian

Despite the fact that “unChristian” was difficult for to get through due to all the stats, there were plenty of dang good stories that kept me engaged in the converstaion David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons were having about how the world views the church and what has caused these perceptions. One story that rocked me [...]

I loved it // I hated it

So this past week, I read a book called “unChristian.” A year and a half ago, I picked up this book, because it was supposed to be cutting edge, but really, I never go in to it. Facts and figures and percentages and numbers aren’t really my thing. Letters are. That’s why a book filled [...]

this week // …

I’ve been a little silent this week. Its been one of those weeks that weighs heavy on you and requires much meditation and contemplation. It was riddled with sadness for friends who lost a child, frustration of my reactionary personality and seeking God’s face for direction. It was a week that requires a response of [...]

leadership development // its a continual process

This week, my pastor, Rusty Hutson, and one of the other key leaders in our church, Frank Oprandy, went and spent roughly 48 hours with some of the most excellent, challenging, humble, and all around regular guys on the planet who are pioneers in leadership…in my opinion. Rusty is always pushing me to be a [...]

creators // salivate on this

This is a comment from a friend and fellow creative Chris. It was a comment, but was just so good it needed to go on the front page. It’s in response to “how to be creative: starting from nothing… immersion in the idea or the process. if it’s about playing with a concept, kick it [...]

believers // and discipleship

You don’t have to know where this is or the names. Just read it with joy and pray. May 4, 2009 A~~~ is the brother of one of the believers here. He came to church on Sunday. After church, I asked A~~~ if he had any questions about what he heard. He wanted to talk. [...]

creatives // speak up

alright all you creatives out there when you have a craving to create what’s your method how does it come out how do you get going

Personal Growth // next steps

I almost titled this post “A New Regimen” but that word ‘regimen’ kinda scares me. I’m not one for strict structure when it comes to personal discipleship because there are so many ways in which we grow, and for me, they are always changing. My own personal steps though are changing. For a while now, [...]

I Pity the Fool // I wonder if Mr T really understood

Jim Elliot said, “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” I read these words with tired, but I suppose fresh eyes last night. I’ve heard that phrase so many times that I had just become numb to it. But with all that’s happening in my [...]