Travis Agnew Ben and I got to go to Catalyst conference a few months back, and one of the most incredible moments was this Compassion International spotlight. Sit through it. The story is incredible, but the ending is stellar. This young minister in training gets to meet the man who had sponsored him and introduced him to Jesus. Catalyst 2009 Compassion Moment …
Another part of planning for 2010 comes with a Bible reading plan. If you don’t have a target, you don’t know where to aim. A Bible reading plan can provide you a systematic way to work through the Scriptures rather than just haphazardly thumbing through the pages. There are plans that get you to read through the Bible in …
I used to hate reading. I mean, hate it. It had to change in college. It helped that I began to enjoy what I was reading. When I had to read through a book on Jesus for class, I got more into reading. Through college, seminary, and doctoral work, my reading lists were mandated to me. I acquired extra books …
Wow! What a year 2009 has been at North Side. This week, we are reflecting back and looking forward. One of those areas is looking back over what God taught us this year through the series at North Side. As I have been developing sermon series with Jeff since the summer of 2006, I have never experienced such a powerful …
The last Sunday of 2009 served to be a great day to serve as a transition into next year. On the last Sunday of “A Pastor’s Wish List,” we focused on the topic: “For Men to Rise Up.” The Apostle Paul stated that when he became a man, he put childish ways behind him. The Bible gives instructions on how …
This week’s book of the week is Russell Moore’s Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches. Dr. Moore is the dean of theology from my alma mater, Southern Seminary. He has adopted two boys from Russia. We got this book back when we were considering adoption. The only problem was that Amanda was reading it …
Merry Christmas from the Agnews! Pray that this day is full of Jesus and a call to give ourselves away! John 1 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.11 He came to his own, and his …
It seems like every time angels showed up in a biblical scene, they had to utter the word, “peace.” You see, angels are not the cuddly baby-esque figurines we have commercialized. Angels are protectors, warriors, and avengers. They are some pretty intense beings. Whenever they showed up, they had to say, “peace.” Calm down. Do not be afraid. Don’t …
I have received some great links to some great Christmas decorations this year. I thought I would share with you my top 5 of the season. 5. Frosty the Fisherman Never ever miss a fish. 4. Santa’s Trailer Did you happen to notice the flag flying in the front yard? 3. Redneck Reindeer Words can’t even describe this… 2. “Ditto” …
We had a very enlightening leadership team discussion yesterday. This is some great leadership development stuff. As we talked about tasks, responsibilities, and opportunities, Jeff asked us a question: “Are you more of a dreamer, detailer, or doer?” Here’s how he described it: Dreamer – This is the menu. You see the big picture. You love thinking about the big …
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