Monthly Archives: December 2009
Direction by Chris White
“Yet I will leave 7,000 in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.” (1 Kings 19:18) “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:30) … Continue reading
Filed under Discernment, Pastor Chris
More Bono….good stuff!
“[Grace is] my favourite word in the lexicon of the English language. It’s a word I’m depending on. The universe operates by Karma, we all know that. For every action there’s an equal and opposite reaction. There is some atonement … Continue reading
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Bono on Jesus
Bono, U2′s lead singer in a conversation with Michka Assayas, states what he believes about Jesus Christ. Assayas: Christ has his rank among the world’s great thinkers. But Son of God, isn’t that far-fetched? Bono: No, it’s not far-fetched … Continue reading
Filed under Gospel, Jesus, Pastor Travis
A Sabbath Thought
Spent this last weekend at the coast with the Vintage Trails crew….should ought to be against the law to have that much fun. We laughed and played and ate and talked and saw the sights till we were exhausted…..Italian … Continue reading
Filed under Pastor Matthew
Dealing with Change by Chris White
“And who knows that you have not obtained royalty for such a time as this? – Esther 4:14 C.S. Lewis disliked the rapid pace of change so much that in one of his published letters he suggested the formation of … Continue reading
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Typical Day at home
My little theologian getting in my Romans commentary, and then wrestling with her new puppy, Bella!
Filed under Pastor Travis
On Ambition by Chris White
“Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that.” 1 Corinthians 7:21 Before Woodrow Wilson ascended to the presidency he served as the governor of New … Continue reading
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Risky Business
Ran into another case of unforgiveness this morning….foul stuff….worse than swine flu. I was sharing with a brother about a common friend and sensed a cool reserve emerge when the friend’s name came up. After a few minutes of … Continue reading
Filed under Pastor Matthew
What a Pastor Does-Part 4
Preparing Future Leaders One of the key components of pastoral work that so often gets over-looked is the training of other leaders who will carry on the work of the ministry, possibly in the same location, possibly in another location. … Continue reading
Filed under Ministry, TCF, Pastor Travis
What a Pastor Does-Part 3
Protecting In addition to praying and preaching, pastors must protect the local church from false teachers, and diseased doctrine. The Apostle Paul as he was returning to Jerusalem gathered the elders of the church at Ephesus and urged them … Continue reading
Filed under Ministry, TCF, Pastor Travis
