There are old ways of doing things. And there are new ways. Remember the old way of watching movies? VHS. I asked my 8-year old son if he know what a VHS player was. He answered and said, “Is that a sport?” How about the old way of taking pictures? Film. It took a couple of hours to actually see the shots you took because it had to be ‘developed’. Now with digital cameras, you can see the pictures almost instantaneously. When we gave our life to Christ, the Bible says that those who are ….
Matthew 18:21-22 states, “Then Peter came and said, ‘Lord how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.’” Forgiveness is not a gift which is more easily employed when there are fewer offenses to pardon. One “major” transgression could be so injurious as to dwarf a thousand minor ones. The real road block in folks’ mind is not frequency but perspective. If Peter balked at Christ’s comment, it ….
by Steve Murell | Posted onTuesday, November 15th, 2011| Tags: Blogroll, character, Discipleship, grace, gratitude, humility, leadership, love, Relationship |one response Because of their positions, all leaders know stuff that others in the organization do not know. Thus the need for professional confidentiality. I recently had to correct a colleague who inadvertently leaked some confidential info during a meeting. He responded to my correction by saying, “You’re right, I should not have said that. I don’t get corrected very often, but I need it. Thanks.” He not only admitted his mistake, he embraced correction and he thanked me for it. I am thankful I get to work with such humble and wise people all over the ….
by Wolfgang Eckleben | Posted onWednesday, November 9th, 2011| Tags: faith, Relationship |2 responses Over the past few years I have grown to love Apple products. My first was a MacBook, when I was deciding what to replace my cool HP tablet with (still in my view the best predecessor to the iPad). I bought the MacBook basically because it was beautiful in design, and because I had never heard anything but rave reviews from anyone who had ever owned an Apple. (I did and do hear many negatives from those who don’t use one…) So I’m sold on Apple for now – I’m typing this post on my ….
by LA Mumar What do you see? Jesus was strolling on the beach when he saw someone that people usually ignored – Levi, the tax collector. (Mark 2:13-17) A little context here for you to appreciate this picture… Society saw tax collectors as traitors (they worked for the Romans), dirty and dishonest (they weren’t allowed to testify in court). They were despised and looked down on by society. Yet, Jesus called one of them! Here is a contrast between how people and Jesus saw Levi. People saw Levi as a problem … Jesus saw his ….
By Steve Murrell I write a column for Evangelicals Today magazine. My assigned topic this month is “Pastor Appreciation.” Here’s what I submitted to my editor. ——————– Even though lots of people call me “Pastor Steve” I don’t think I’m really a pastor. I do not have the title “pastor” on my business card, and every time I take one of those spiritual gift surveys I score almost zero on the pastor part. So, I guess it is only natural that none of the “pastors” who have been major contributors to my spiritual development are ….
by Paul Barker | Posted onSaturday, October 1st, 2011| Tags: Blogroll, Blogs, character, compassion, humility, knowing the truth, love, Obedience, Relationship, Will of God |no responses by Paul Barker A few years ago on a return flight from Los Angeles to Nashville, I had a layover at the Las Vegas airport. As I walked to my departing gate, I noticed that people I passed were staring at me and whispering to one another. It made me self-conscious. I did a quick scan of my clothes to make sure everything was in order. I could not see anything out of the ordinary. But people kept staring. Finally, one guy said, “Hey man, you’ve got something on your face.” I expressed my appreciation ….
by Brett Fuller | Posted onTuesday, September 27th, 2011| Tags: Blogroll, Blogs, character, Discovery, faith, Good resource blogs, Relationship, Theological, Will of God |no responses by Brett FullerPROVERBS 20:5 says, “A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out.” In Africa, where sometimes drought is common, water is mined by drilling “bore holes.” These deep wells are sometimes thousands of feet beneath the surface. Obviously it requires more than shovel and a strong back to tap into these reserves. It takes people who both know where the water is and how to get it out.Deep within the soul of every person is the understanding that he/she has been put ….
by Steve Murrell A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO while reading the latest on-line sports news, I clicked on a link to Dennis Rodman’s NBA Hall of Fame acceptance speech. That 12 minute speech answered a lot of questions about the enigmatic basketball star. After viewing the video twice, I tweeted that Rodman’s speech was “sad, heart-breaking & refreshingly honest.” Here’s a quote from speech that many can relate to: “I have one regret: I wish I was a better father.” –Dennis Rodman Inspired by Rodman’s gut-wrenching honesty and by Psalm 127, last Sunday I preached a sermon ….
by Paolo Punzalan ‘JUST MET WITH A GUY who sincerely desired to grow his relationship with God. I thoroughly enjoyed our talk. I loved his humility. He acknowledged He needed God in His life and was ready to do whatever it takes to get from point A to B. He asked what are the steps to take. I couldn’t give any. Not that I didn’t have any in mind, but I didn’t want having a relationship with Jesus be reduced to a series of do’s and don’t’s. Unfortunately (or fortunately), that’s the thing with relationships. ….
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