Archive for July, 2009
Although I had heard of previous works written by author Tricia Goyer, this was the first book of hers that I have read. Originally it was my intent to have Jenny read it and share her thoughts on it since she is a mom. She agreed and started reading it. However, life as a mom [ READ MORE ]
It was an awesome night with some wonderful friends. I was truly blessed by my brother Andrew who spoke about fasting. I believe the seminar was a huge success and all who were there left with some things to ponder, reflect, and act on. Here are some notes. Fasting is often misunderstood, rarely talked about, and yet [ READ MORE ]
Ubber amount of thoughts and reflections on the morning and day so here goes. I was very disappointed in the lack of prep around my original ideas for the talk yesterday morning. I’m convinced God was at work but I hate walking away thinking about all of the things I wish I would have said. Communion was [ READ MORE ]
I am working on a document entitled the Do’s, Don’ts, and Other Learning’s of Planting a Church. I would love feedback, advice, or comments from those of you who have attended thebridge. What have you noticed? What sticks out? What do you wish we would do or wouldn’t do? If you a church planter following along – what advice [ READ MORE ]
I don’t need God. At least that is how I live my life. As I continue to work on the last message of this series All You Need is Love I am convicted of the pursuit of my own kingdom. To be exposed with this reality has been humbling and scarry. Why do you need God? [ READ MORE ]
Huge day tomorrow for thebridge as we serve the city of Ottumwa as they host Ragbrai. We volunteered to pick up trash to which they said you guys are nuts but have it. In addition our fellow bridgers are hosting a bunch of people at their homes. Just a few minutes ago got off the phone [ READ MORE ]
I had some coffee with a couple of friends today and during the conversation one of the friends dropped some wisdom on the other friend. What was funny is that I had attempted to share the same thought on a number of occassions with the friend but it always came out vague and lacking in [ READ MORE ]
This morning my daily reading was Isaiah 15-18 and Hebrews 10. Many people talk about Hebrews 11 but I find myself far more captivated by Hebrews 10. There is such power and conviction behind the words. We have confidence! We are encouraged to draw near. And my favorite – v39 “BUT WE ARE NOT OF THOSE [ READ MORE ]
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From the very beginning prayer has been at the foundation of thebridge. As we get ready to say Happy Birthday and start year three we believe we are being called to a year that is focused on prayer. This has led us to the forming of several prayer events for the next month. The aim [ READ MORE ]