Where do you worship?

A worship service is the human response to the tremendous love and grace of God.

For example: An awesome (in the truest sense of the word) view of God’s gift to us — a place to live and move and have our being.

Special thanks to my nephew who posted this link on his blog yesterday.

Good Advice for Dads Like Me

I am a dad with three daughters and a granddaughter.

I’ve not been as disciplined and intentional at daddy-daughter dates as I wish I had been.  Here’s advice though that is right on target.  Check it out.

A Note to Dads with Daughters by Perry Noble

TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS:

Ask God to give dads with daughters great relationships with their girls.

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Three Steps Out of Church Stagnation

Why isn’t our church growing like it did when I was a kid?

“If you or people around you are focused on someone or something other than Christ and his Kingdom, the purpose of the Church is out of view.” (Dunn & Stevenson)

“The need of the church is not a methodological fix.  It is much more profound.  The church needs a mission fix.”  (Reggie McNeal)

Here are three steps that might help your church move out of a stagnant state.

Consider them carefully and prayerfully.

How to Turn Your Daughter into a Prostitute

Reblogged from Everyday Abolitionist:

1) First and foremost it is important that your tear down your daughter's confidence and sense of self-worth.  Tell her she's not pretty, she's looking fat so she should go on a diet, she's stupid and will probably end up doing nothing with her life.  When she has a lack of self-worth she will be vulnerable and more likely to agree to do things she wouldn't normally do in order to get affection and affirmation.

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This will make you think -- at least it challenged me.

“Gone Fishing”

Not really but I’m on a brief vacation from blogging this week. I’ll be back next Monday. Feel free to leave new questions using the link on the right.

Jesus Isn’t An App!

A great post from Eagles in Leadership: Transformed! Podcast — http://eaglesinleadership.org/2012/03/05/jesus-isnt-an-app/

What’s your motivation for following Jesus?

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Do you follow Jesus to avoid hell?  Or do you follow him to gain heaven?  You’d be amazed at the difference your motivation can make in you daily life.

Check out this post from Micheal Hyatt’s blog by Mary Demuth: Living for the Future

Debates between Christians

This is a good thought provoking post from my friend Seth Caddell. Debates. | Life As Experienced.

A Change Is Gonna Come!

A Change Is Gonna Come! There is hope for those of us seeking to be different when we wake up on Easter Sunday to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection as well as those of us seeking to end slavery and injustice.

TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS:

Ask the Holy Spirit to fill his people with hope — knowing that God will change us and the injustices of this world.

Getting Gut Honest with God

Getting Gut Honest with God is a good way to start your week.