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Lessons in Leadership
In discussing with one of my core leaders today I realized I knew three things: 1. Humility is one of the most important assets of a oeader 2. Leaders must govern from the centre. Living black and white is not … Continue reading
Isn’t It Ironic? (Getting Political for a second here)
I am amazed on this cold winter day, when it is snowing even in Vancouver, how everything seems backwards. I have been reading people who are staunch global warming alarmists complaining bitterly about the snow and how hard it is … Continue reading
The Heartbreak of Moving On
I just wanted to share an excellent blog post about moving on. I actually struggled with how to share this because so many good things are happening, I don’t want to dwell on those difficult moments that have been mixed … Continue reading
2011: A Retrospective.
2011 is almost past, but not without a substantial dose of perspective. I think it is impossible for me to say that 2011 has not been the most successful year of my life. Is it arrogant to say that? We bet it … Continue reading
Posted in Medicine Hat, Missional, Spiritual Growth
Tagged 2011, blessing, church, faith, missional, risk
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Moses and Jesus: Encouraging Copycats
It’s been a little while since I have blogged on here! Wow. Ah well. I am not writing this for anyone but myself anyway. If people find it interesting to read, you’re welcome to read it. I don’t promise earth-shattering … Continue reading
Quiet Time: For God’s Benefit or Yours?
Jon Acuff will likely never notice this linkage, but his most recent discussion about what pleases God and what doesn’t spurred me to add a thought. I used to set my timer on my iPhone to 30 minutes, sit down … Continue reading
Al Mohler and “Adam and Eve” Speculation
Were Adam and Eve real people? Al Mohler comments on what he sees as a trend in conservative evangelical circles away from a Adam and Eve’s literal existence. In his article, he cites one such scholar – Venema … explained … Continue reading
Posted in Theology
Tagged Adam and Eve, Al Mohler, apologetics, Babel, creation, evolution, Flood, genetics, Peter
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Bert and Ernie: They Have to Be Gay
You know what troubles me sometimes? The need for certain members of the gay community to manufacture cultural icons to support their lifestyle. Not that it needs supporting anymore – as a culture I think we’re mostly well past the … Continue reading
Missional (Relational) Vs. Attractional
A funny thing happened in the middle of my sermon yesterday. I didn’t write this down but as I was talking about relationships being the heartbeat of the first church in the book of Acts and reinforcing that this must … Continue reading
Posted in Missional
Tagged attractional, community, love, missional, relational, relationships, sermon
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Finding the Time for Prayer
In my previous post, I talked about how I was inspired by the monastic pattern of daily life to pursue a new pattern of prayer and devotional time in my own life. I managed to find the space in between … Continue reading