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The measure of success…

I just love the awkwardness of conversation.  You know it when you encounter it.  The proverbial "How's the weather" conversation; the superficial stuff.  We do this when we don't know someone, don't know what to talk about or what questions we should really ask. These kind of conversations are interesting among christians, especially leaders.  This is why pastors, church planters, leaders and those observing them ask superficial questions about success.  How many people do you [...]

By |2010-09-21T22:12:35-05:00September 27th, 2009|Church, Church Planting, Leadership, Mission, TLM Blog|1 Comment

What I’m reading…

It has been said that "a teacher that ceases to learn ceases to teach" or "teachers are life long learners."  You can also tell a lot about a person or at lest their current state by observing what they are reading or in other words, "their teachers." So I just wanted to let you peer into my life and mind a little by sharing what I'm reading at the moment.  I frustrate my wife in how I [...]

By |2017-03-20T08:35:53-05:00September 26th, 2009|Books, Church, Church Planting, Mission, TLM Blog|Comments Off on What I’m reading…

Simplify: The Rabbit and The Elephant…

I picked up this small book after running across it on This Blog.  The title alone was enough for me to buy it.  Curiosity! I have not finished it yet, but, let me recommend it to you for your reading pleasure.  It is well crafted by 3 great writers, not the least of which is considered one of our most quoted christian leaders of our times,  George Barna.  Let me quote from George Barna's website: "If [...]

Shared life…

Today I played golf for the first time in 1 1/2 years.   I was invited by someone in my church who loves golf and lives on the 6th fairway at Beau Rivage.  My Dad was home, so the three of us hit the links.  It was the most awesome weather; great temperature with a nice breeze.  Now I'm not going to give Tiger Woods a run for his money, so I don't take things too serious.  But, [...]

By |2017-03-20T08:35:53-05:00September 8th, 2009|Church, Mission, Relationships, Simple / Organic Church, TLM Blog|1 Comment

Run away church…

"...and a little child shall lead them." Isaiah 11:6 Maybe there is something to learn from this young generation about Church.  When I was a kid I didn't like going to church but I did like seeing my friends there.  I remember the old man who used to give all us kids a stick of gum every Sunday.  Isn't it funny the things that matter to us.  For me, the greatest memories of [...]

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