This is an interesting book that is coming out soon on the topic of John’s post yesterday morning on “another one bites the dust.” Burnout is a HUGE problem in the church with leaders. Honestly, if their calling wasn’t so sure, I think there would be many more who decide it is just easier to […]
Today at church was great–all day! It is stinkin’ hot out there . . . still at 11:15 at night! Our attendance numbers are really picking up! We had seven people join our church in 101 today!!? It is always good for me to teach 101 to remember why we do what we do! Did […]
Came across this by a fellow planter in St. Louis at The Journey.? We actually went through a church planting “boot camp” together before we planted.? God is really blessing their church and I think it is because of Darrin’s heart and passion for this mission.? Here is a great essay on “the mission” that […]
One of the four people that read this thing said that to me in jest the other day. I have read over my entries over the last little bit here and listened (yes, I do do that) to some people close to me in my life about the “tone” of the entries. If they sound […]
Because of my laying laminate flooring in the motorhome, my mother-in-law has been bragging to everyone about how good it looks.? She has been bragging to her aunt who lives here in Ozark.? She has been wanting to do something with her kitchen and dinning area for many years now and was ready for me […]
I don’t like saying this out loud–it’s kind of like praying for patience, but I feel like God is really sifting me right now. He is really shaking me to the core of who I am to see if I will follow Him. I don’t think I realized how influenced by the culture I am. […]
It is a sad day indeed when the top 3 of 5 stories on SportCenter are concerning major controversies in three different professional sport leagues. NBA Commissioner, David Stern, has his hands full with a Chicago “Black Sox” controversy with an official betting on games he was calling. MLB commissioner, Bud Selig is dealing with […]
We made it back yesterday from Kid’s Camp up at beautiful downtown Roach, MO at Windermere. We really had a great group of kids that went, 64 kids total. There were at least 5 decisions for Christ over the week and several more decisions to follow Christ in obedience in baptism! Praise God! That is […]
Just helped Larry and Marsha Wofford move this evening. They had been on the mission field in South Dakota for 23 years! Gettin’ it done for 23 years. It was amazing to see some similarities on that truck with moving trucks that I have had before. Being a pastor and professor, Larry had a ton […]
My friend Brad Daily has a post about Gary and Fran’s new store that is now open in Nixa–Farkleberry’s.? Go and check out the “unique gifts” for your unique self!? Good luck Gary and Fran!