Think about the fun you had! Back in your early ministry or when you were part of a team that started something new. Maybe you’ve even got pictures or can reminisce with team members. Not so much thinking of a “those were the good old days” kind of nostalgia but a looking back and reliving the …
Spent time with a friend today and it turned out it was his birthday — his 93rd birthday! I didn’t know!! Argh! I didn’t know it was his birthday until I heard someone wish him a happy birthday! Oh man, I could have brought him a card, I could have bought him a coffee at Timmy’s. …
Stan Lee passed away in mid November at age 95. Who’s Stan Lee? Okay, you’re not a comic book fan if you ask that question. Stan, the man, Lee was the guy behind Marvel comics and it’s myriad heroes and characters of the MCU, (the Marvel Comic Universe). From the Incredible Hulk to Thor, Captain …
Sometimes I need to get smacked by a plank. Remember when Jesus talked about how we must take the plank/log/beam out of our own eye before we point out the speck in our friend’s eye? In Matthew chapter 7:1-5, He talks about judging others and how we need to look at our own struggles before …
[okay, I don’t really like the suits visual for disciplemaking, too formal and very male but the nurturing/watering motif is right on — this applies to men, women, children, youth, anyone!!] What do you look for in a co-worker or a disciple of Jesus to train to do what you do? Let’s say that you …
Do we take time to notice things around us? People, animals, creeks, trees, clouds, thunderstorms. Okay, I might say thunderstorms are easy to notice and that of course I notice them. BECAUSE I run to the car, close windows or calm the frightenened children or dog. (choose the applicable ones in your life) But do …
In 1993 FBI agents conducted a raid of a psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agent in charge called a nearby pizza parlour to order a quick dinner for his colleagues. The following telephone conversation actually took place according to Snopes.com. (if …
Making disciples who make disciples — it’s a process not a product. Remember what Jesus said was the most important commandment and I’d say is the definition of a disciple? “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind and all your strength. And love your neighbour as yourself.” …
In the movie, THE GUARDIAN, actor Kevin Costner plays Ben Randall, the instructor for new potential Coast Guard Swimmers. These are the ones who go into the water to save people often in frigid or dangerous conditions. In one scene, the recruits are in an ice-filled swimming pool with Randall when the commanding officer walks in. …
A day can bring a lot of different things. One week ago, we were in the latter stages of an ice storm so all the schools were closed. (I received a phone call at 6am last Monday to tell me I didn’t need to drive my school bus that morning due to the ice. Okaaaay, …