These are great tips. Thanks! I'm on staff at a church planting church in Northern Virginia. Very excited about God leading towards a church plant in the future. Practical tips like this are priceless. Thanks, again.
As I have "entered" the missional discussion, I have really wrestled with the question of the church. What is the church? Who is she? What is she about? Who is she for? So many questions have challenged my ecclesiology. Would you be able to recommend any other resources to guide through this process? I will be looking to grab your book as well.
BTW, I ran across your blog, just a few days ago. A friend of mine posted a link on Facebook. I have read a few of your posts and think you have an amazing story. Keep up the great work. I look forward to reading more and hearing how God continues to use your story. =) Grace & Peace.
This is a great post. There is so much to overcome for me personally, in terms of how I was raised. I'm a 4th generation pastor. I heard nothing but the name of Jesus. We had nightly Bible studies, prayer time, family outings, etc. For some reason, around high school it really dried up for me though. There was something missing. I guess somehow I need to learn now how to balance all of what you are saying with whether or not I am actually living it. To me, this is a greater challenge to actually live like Christ, than it is to teach it to my kids. Don't get me wrong, I agree with you 100%. I just hear a big challenge for myself to be a better father, husband and follower of Christ. In that, I think my kids will talk the "Jesus talks" better and will have a lasting impact on them, not just up to high school. =) Thanks for the challenge.
hahah Now that's funny. A very real story of how boys & girls communicate and what certain things mean to the other. Good stuff.
I teared up at this one. Beautiful. Wish I was that way all the time with my wife who I understand perfectly well. But do I always "hear" her. I need to be more attentive to God and her. Thank you for the great reminder.
Lately, I have been impacted in a big way by Ephesians 3:20 which says, "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think."
Through your work, God will do something bigger than you can even imagine in the lives of the kids. Kudos to you for going back and sharing your life with those kids. Grace & Peace!
I definitely struggle in this area. Thanks for the reminder and the great story. I really needed to read this.
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Very cool. Love this stuff. Our church meets in a high school auditorium. It would be cool to see what you guys can design for portable churches.
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