HOPE AND COMPASSION

Re-post from last August: One of the top things in my life right now is amazing friends, each with their unique opinion and story. Today I am pleased to welcome one of these friends, Steve Merki, as a guest writer. Check out Steve's review of his recent read.

WHO'S YOUR TIMOTHY?

Leonard Sweet is the most quote-able guy I know. 

So I've been sharing some quotes from his book, "11 Indispensable Relationships You Can't Be Without". Here's one more....

"An old African proverb tells us about a band of elephants happily traversing the terrain when they suddenly come upon a raging river. The big elephants did not have a problem stepping into the rough, dangerous waters. However, the small young elephants in the group were afraid to take that first step. 

Elephants are known for never forgetting. As the big elephants were "crossing over," one of the elephants in the middle of the river shouted to the front of the line, to those who had already crossed over, and said, "Brother leader, we have some folks still standing on the banks of the river who haven't made it into the water.

Brother leader didn't call a town meeting, or write a government grant, or seek any congressional legislation. These lead elephants turned around, got back into the water, and stood shoulder to shoulder, allowing their bodies to create a dam that parted the waters to allow those little elephants (and the more fearful adult elephants) to cross over on dry ground."

How many people who make it in life, who get to the other side, forget to remember? Or they refuse to take the time to turn around, get back into the water, and help Timothys cross over on to dry ground.

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"We are all treading in someone else's footsteps"

WHEN GOD TALKS BACK (PT.II)

If you missed Part I, please go back and review yesterday's post.

WHEN GOD TALKS BACK

And to think, I almost left this back on the used book shelf! 

GOING TO CHURCH CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!

STILLMEADOW MAY BE THE SAFEST PLACE IN YORK, PA

I like the simplicity of ideas - and the simplicity of the presentation in Dennis' book, "THE JESUS HABITS, EXERCISING THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF JESUS". Great as a devotional guide or sermon starter.

GOOD REMINDERS!

Now, I first read this classic some 20 years ago. So today's review was helpful to me.

"FINISHING WELL"

Another quote from Leonard Sweet's book "11 Indispensable Relationships You Can't Be Without"........

"The deeper I go into my spiritual life, and the more years I use up, the more important "finishing" and "finishing well" become. Disciples of Jesus are "finishers", sprinters who finish races, who "press toward the mark", toward "what lies ahead" and end up at the places to which they are summoned.

If there's no end to pursue, why undergo the journey in the first place? A journey without a destination is a vagrancy, not a voyage. And Jesus Himself said, "he who stands firm to the end will be saved." 

THE TEXTURE OF LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW'S CHURCH - PART TWO

I highlighted a few observations about this book in yesterday's post, and we continue with part two today. 

THE TEXTURE OF LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW'S CHURCH - PART ONE

At the time of publication, the author, Ron Martoia, was the founding pastor of West Winds Community Church. "WWCC" is known for using word, digital art, sculptures, scent, and sketch. 

GIVING CHURCH ANOTHER CHANCE

"This book is written for everyone who has tried church and found it wanting, but somewhere deep within they still desire a spiritual life in the way of Jesus." 

EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL

James Emery White shares good news for pastors who need more than caffeine to pick themselves up on Monday morning.

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO YOUR EVERYDAY PROBLEMS

Today I'm happy to share two practical solutions to save you time and trouble, and help you (and your trees) stay healthy.

CURRENT POLICY

Welcome to the continuing conversation between myself and Jeb Bush regarding the immigration wars.

MORE PASSION

Welcome back to the continuing conversation between Jeb Bush and myself concerning the immigration wars. 

ANGELS UNAWARE?

Since we are approximately halfway through Jeb Bush's book, this may be a good place to see explore what God has said on the subject. 

"WE PROPOSE" ....

 DAY FIFTEEN    Welcome to the conversation between myself and Jeb Bush regarding the immigration wars. Today Jeb gets down to Brass Tacks....

CARE FOR THE CHILDREN

Welcome back to the continuing conversation between Jeb Bush and myself concerning the immigration wars. I am growing in my awareness of just how complex the issue of immigration really is.

INNER CONFLICT

Welcome back to the continuing conversation between Jeb Bush and myself concerning the immigration wars. (actually, I'm just reading his book!)

STRATEGIC PLAN

In preparation for the upcoming election, I am studying Jeb Bush's book "Immigration Wars: Forging an American solution."

TEST DRIVE

Welcome to the continuing conversation between Jeb Bush and myself concerning the immigration wars. (actually, I'm just reading his book!)