Tag Archives: Christian

The Uncommon Church Is NOT…

In “The Uncommon Church” we talk a lot about what “The Uncommon Church” looks like, how it functions, makes decisions, and advances the gospel.  The titles of the chapters of the book are below and outline the characteristics of “The … Continue reading

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The Uncommon Mindset At Work

 Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God—what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.  Romans 12:2 NET I … Continue reading

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Surviving The Summer Slump

Every church I know of experiences the dreaded summer slump.  As a leader you can mark your calendar and know that as soon as graduation is over many families will hit the road, head to the beach, or spend lots … Continue reading

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To The Elders…

All of us who hold high positions of leadership in the church should pay close attention to the first few verses of 1 Peter chapter 5 where the Apostle address elders specifically.  The word used here for elder is πρεσβύτερος … Continue reading

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Christian Camouflage

“No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a hidden place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in can see the light. Luke 11:33 NET Should the word Christian and camouflage ever … Continue reading

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Because it’s easy…

A few days ago my son and I were out at the church walking through the plowed field on the south end of our new covered facility.  We were walking across the field checking on the grass that had been … Continue reading

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The Future is a Phantom, Seeking To Spook You

My good friends Larry and Amanda Castro are missonaries in Quito Ecuador. I read this post on their blog today and i thought it was great.  I pray that it will encourage you and bless you too.

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A New Command…

  7 Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. This old command is the message you have heard. 8 Yet I am writing you a new … Continue reading

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Pray For Our Brothers and Sisters

Don’t forget to pray each day for our brothers and sisters around the world who are persecuted and killed for the sake of the gospel!  Click here to read the article… Fate of Christians Arrested During Christmas in Iran Still … Continue reading

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Nothing But Joy…(Day 45 James 1:2–5 NET)

“My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be … Continue reading

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