Monthly Archives: July 2007
Sacrificial Giving – Core Values
I am not a natural giver. That is hard for me to say because some people think Pastors are paid to be the ideal Christians. I know that I am not a natural giver because my wife, Darcy, is. Do … Continue reading
Divine Risk – Core Values
Life is a risky business. Everyday we take on adventures where the outcome is uncertain. That is how I define risk. Doing something where the outcome is uncertain. Conversations can be risky. Taking on a new job can be risky. … Continue reading
Chazown (Week 6) – Financial Life (07/29/07)
Everyone ends up somewhere with their finances; Few people end up out of the hole. July 29th Bulletin
Chazown (Week 5) – Relationship with People (07/22/07)
Every relationship ends up somewhere; Few Relationships end up somewhere on purpose. July 22nd Bulletin
Diverse City – Core Values
Recently at the “Harvest Crusade” I took the opportunity to show my moves as Toby Mac and his crew performed “Diverse City”. The total attendance for the conference was an estimated 41,500. That is incredible, but I want to put … Continue reading
The Test of a Servant – Core Vaules — Servant Leadership
“Leadership is putting the needs of others in front of your own.” I love to study leadership. What makes people follow other people? Character, Personality, Charisma, Looks, etc. Leadership, by Biblical standards, is placing the needs of others in front … Continue reading
Chazown (Week 4) – Relationship with God (07/15/07)
Building your relationship with God is like building a campfire. It needs good fuel and careful watching.
More than meets the eye – Personal Transformation (Core Values – Part 2)
I remember the first transformer I have ever held in my little hands. It was a red Ferrari that turned into a robot. The transformer concept was BRILLIANT! You take something that is over-the-top cool, and you make it cooler. … Continue reading
Core Values – Part 1
What do you value in a good movie? Action, Romance, Comedy, Animation, Directing, Classic Actors, Matthew McConaugheygn? You have a set of core values when it comes to movies. I always love movies with strong male actors who are heroic … Continue reading
Flatland
One of the best little books I have ever read was “Flatland” by Edwin A. Abbott. The story is about a 2-D person, “flatlander”, discovering the world of three dimensions. In 2-D world there is not height, so a line … Continue reading