Having spent the large part of my ministry on the road in Itinerate Evangelism, I was exposed to every form of ministry imaginable. One thing that I learned quickly was that Churches tend to over program and under perform. Because we have such a compelling and motivating message the individuals within our congregations feel like [...]
Preaching The Gospel of John
Last Sunday we began studying through John’s Gospel. Click here to listen to the first sermon of that series on John 1:1-6.
It is so interesting me to to observe how various guys divide a book of the bible into “preachable” sections. Typically, you want to follow the argument of the writer without loosing the attention of your audience. John’s weaving in and out of story and narration makes preaching straight through difficult for a western audience. For example in the first Chapter he begins in verse 6 telling about John the Baptist – notice how John weaves in and out of the storyline (BOLD = the narrative about John the Baptist; plain text indented = theological commentary on John’s message)
Home Management Helps – Julie Terry
These links are for follow-up on my talk to the North Alabama MOPS Council meeting.
Igoogle.com-has online calendars you and your husband can sync together so you will know what is going on with each other
Daveramsey.com-financial planning and practical budget tips that have helped us be in charge of where our money is going
Flylady.com-cleaning, organizing, time [...]
What is Tennessee Valley Culture?
The Tennessee Valley is the only place I know of where you are just as likely to hear someone passionately discussing their love for quilting and canning as you are to hear someone passionately debating various options for National missile defense.
Vision for Capshaw
My friend and former Pastor Tim Anderson used to say, “If you don’t see it before you see it, you will never see it”. Tim is one of the most visionary Pastors I have had the priveldge of knowing. He taught me well to keep a clear and compelling vision for the Church constantly before myself and those I lead. For nearly four years I have been seeking to comprehend and communicate the vision that I believe God has placed in my heart for His Church. Please understand, this is nothing new or innovative – I am convinced it is 2,000 years old. For me however, it is finally making sence.
