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These Are the Days
Paul Simon knows how to weave lyrics into paradoxical complexity with flair and calculated affect. "These are the days of miracle and wonderThis is the long distance callThe way the camera follows us in slo-moThe way we look to… Continue reading
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Setting the Table
The Next STEPS of SOLUTIONS: I am looking at integrating the Entrepreneur’s table with the ministry of the local church and modelling it in our congregation. What is your impression about how much Proverbs and the rest of the Bible… Continue reading
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Skate Church at BT
In the interest of promoting my church and my friend, Bill Tucker, our Skate Pastor (How many of you pastors have on of those?????), here is a link to our skate church web site. it is very, very cool with… Continue reading
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Solutions – Day 10 – Necessary
From all the readings today (See Solutions for readings), I am confronted with the conclusion that all valid premises lead to necessities. We MUST respond to a presentation of truth either to refute it, comply with it, or ignore it.… Continue reading
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Solutions – Day 9 – Obligate and More
My reflections today on Deuteronomy 28 pointed me to the reality of my obligation under covenant with God to be holy, called by His Name, and in leadership for His sake. With great blessing always comes great responsibility and obligation.… Continue reading
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SOLUTIONS – Days 6-8 – Innovation and Intercession
Days 6-7 – Reflecting on the journey so far leads me to believe that God has directed my heart toward these specific scriptures with purpose and precision. I did not plan down time from what I intended for my down… Continue reading
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Solutions Journal – Day 5
Day 5 – Trust and Test (Taking Risks) Faith is risky and trust is tried in the testing of our faith. If I don’t act on faith, it is probably not real faith. Real faith permeates everything and flavors my… Continue reading
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Solutions Journal – Days 3 and 4
Day 3 – Learn, Lean, Love From Deuteronomy 28 – The blessing of God, through obedience can be upon everything I put my hand to. This presupposes that I am putting my hand to those things that are in accordance with… Continue reading
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The Process
I am secluded in the hills. For that reason, I do not have a prayer partner for the SOLUTIONS process through which I am leading my church. Therefore, I will make all of you my prayer partners and record my… Continue reading
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Heading for the Hills
Thanks to my friends Shelda and Hal Green and a very supportive church and wife, I am leaving today for a week-long personal retreat in the High Sierra where I will read, write, study, pray, and reflect. I have some… Continue reading
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