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Archives for 2008
Measuring What Matters
I’ve said before that one of the more challenging aspects of leading a church is knowing what to measure when evaluating how things are going. The two most common metrics are nickels and noses. We count the number of people and we count how much money they give each Sunday. Most churches count these things […]
April 15, 2008 by 18 Comments
Terry Rush on Grief
Terry Rush is an amazing minister and good friend. His thoughts on what to say to those who grieve are worth saving.
April 11, 2008 by 1 Comment
Kansas
I had Kansas winning the whole thing before the tourney started. I see no reason to change that prediction now. Update at the end of regulation: You have to be able to make your free throws! You also need to get the rebound when the other team misses their free throws! Kansas almost blew the […]
April 7, 2008 by 10 Comments
The Taxman Cometh
I’ve got a date with TurboTax. My taxes must be finished by the end of the day (self-imposed deadline).
April 7, 2008 by 2 Comments
Running in Peanut Butter
I started the day with 45 emails in my inbox. I like to keep it as clear as possible so my goal was to empty it by the end of the day. I’ve been working at it for a few hours and now I have 48 emails in my inbox. It’s like I’m running in […]
April 1, 2008 by 5 Comments
2008 Tulsa Workshop
The Tulsa Workshop starts today. I’ll be teaching a couple classes there on Friday and Saturday. If you read this blog and will be at the workshop, I’d love to meet you. See you there.
March 27, 2008 by 5 Comments
My Friend from Down Under
Today I finally had a face to face with an online friend whom I’ve been corresponding with for a couple of years now. He flew into town yesterday for the Tulsa Workshop. He’s from Australia and twice my age. Separated by a generation and a world of water we came together today for a meal […]
March 25, 2008 by 5 Comments
The Good News of the Resurrection
Here is a simple three point sermon for you. The resurrection is good news . . . 1. For Jesus–after all, he was the one who was dead! 2. For creation–it will be transformed into a new heavens and a new earth. 3. For sinners like us–God is making all things new, including you and […]
March 23, 2008 by 2 Comments
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