Hey Jude Title: Put Up Your Dukes Text: Jude 1:1-4 Topic: Faith, Mercy, Peace, Love Preached: July 20, 2008 at Pathway Church Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: 2Mercy, peace and love [...]
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I can’t stand evangelistic efforts that seek to rush people into decisions and/or use gimmicks to attract a crowd. I’ve never been comfortable with a bait and switch. It feels dishonest and preys on people’s invaluable trust. Several years ago, when starting a new church, we made a point to gather people for a prayer [...]
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On Sunday night (Oct. 3rd) we kicked off our life group by laying out expectations and overall vision for what we want our group to be and how we will go about doing it. We’re part of a larger network of groups at Grace Chapel. Below is information we covered with our new group members. [...]
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Why do you work where you work? I imagine it’s because of at least one of the following reasons: Good pay & benefits It’s what I went to school for The economy doesn’t allow me to move on It’s what I know I have security at this job I actually like doing what I do [...]
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After ordering the Shari’s Sunrise Special (or something like that), I looked at Mike and said, “I’m ready to do something.” A thin smile appeared on his face and a look in his eye said, “Yeah you are.” Mike’s my pastor. This was our 3rd breakfast together where he’s given me the chance to learn [...]
Read moreYesterday I took the training wheels off. My kid’s don’t need them anymore. Their faces would tell you a different story. The begged, pleaded, and even shed a few tears as I pulled them off. They were anxious and scared when I had them “mount-up” and ride their bikes without the aid of their “safety [...]
Read moreFor the past few years my theology has been shaped and changed by one central thought: “every day I am to point all of my life’s efforts towards Christ and then move towards Him.” Some days, this comes with great success. Most days, the progress is barely noticable. And then there are days when [...]
Read moreOne month ago I posted a “tongue in cheek” God Could you… letter. If you haven’t read it, quickly skim it and note the timeline that I submitted to God (click here to read). Pretty funny, right. The arrogance of submitting a timeline to an eternal, non-time-bound God. My post was 80% venting and 20% [...]
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I’m reading a short book called, “C.S. Lewis on Grief.” It’s divided up into short two page chapters that are excerpts from his writings on grief. It’s kicking my butt. Below is an excerpt I read today… Our Lord is like the dentist…Dozens of people go to Him to be cured of some one particular [...]
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In the midst of pain, most of us lie to people. Pulling a tooth – “This isn’t going to hurt.” At a Funeral – “He’s in a better place.” Shopping – “That dress does make you look thin.” At Church – “I’m great! How are you?” We lie. We lie to either avoid on-coming pain, [...]
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