Son/Husband/Father/Avid Learner/Broken Leader/Passionate Follower

Joined January 2011
The enemy typically utilizes very justifiable reasons and circumstances to isolate you from your community.
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Success in Ministry is determined not by numbers but by the increase of people’s knowledge and love of God. “Pastor as Public Theologian”
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The pastor’s special role is to build people into the house of God, the body of Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. K. Vanhoozer
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There will be times when divisions within Christ's community aren't yet resolved. So we don't make the decision. We decide to be patient.
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“There is no way to have a real relationship without becoming vulnerable to hurt.”
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Let go of the task of fixing the world, rather stretch out your hand to mend the brokenness that is within your reach.
We don’t need to change the world - we need to BE that part of the world that is already changed by Christ. ~ @BrianZahnd
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Young pastor when U go thru tough times at ur church 4 doing something hard/right focus on those who stayed w/u not those who left
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Learn to ask questions related to one's motives rather than assuming one's motives. #conversation101
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Jesus was a FRIEND of sinners. Our greatest witness will be genuine, Christ-centered, honest, selfless, loyal, celebratory friendship. #FP
“Worship is an act that develops feelings for God, not a feeling for God that is expressed in an act of worship.”
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Every time we welcome the stranger, forgive an enemy, or protect the vulnerable, we are a signpost to the future. mysteryoffaithblog.com/2017/…
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Traditions (rhythms, habits, disciplines, practices) can help us remain faithful when the feeling/mood is not there.
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This message from bishop @edgungor is so timely and brilliant. I need to listen 1,000 times! “WE need to be responsible for OUR feelings”
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It is both a small world, and a grand world, in the kingdom.
Sometimes the best form of spiritual warfare is brokenness and surrender.
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At Pentecost, some were amazed, some made fun, some were cut to the heart, some embraced the message, some devoted themselves to a new way.
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Unity, like division, is the fruit of character, disciplines, attitude and a spirit.
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Listening to “Our Anabaptist Thread pt. 1” by @greg_boyd and getting wrecked! ow.ly/NugC308TaJY