Have You Experienced Any Progress in YOU?

Due to the topic of leadership being such a discussed issue, it is easy to neglect the process of personal development.  Since I desire to have a meaningful ministry and an effective presence for Jesus in this world, then I must commit myself to continual development.  Since Jesus continues to work on me in this life (Phil 1:6), I must …

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Submerge Deadline Approaching Quickly!

Submerge signup deadline is approaching quickly! CHURCH LEADERS: You need to register the number of students going with you with the Lakelands Association office by Thursday, April 9th! You can contact them at 864.227.6261. STUDENTS: You need to talk to your youth leader and make sure you are on the list to go. Don’t miss out on what promises to …

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Atonement of Grace

a·tone·ment (ə-tōn’mənt)  Pronunciation Key n. Amends or reparation made for an injury or wrong; expiation. Reconciliation or an instance of reconciliation between God and humans. Atonement Christianity The reconciliation of God and humans brought about by the redemptive life and death of Jesus. Obsolete Reconciliation; concord. The gospel begins with God, but we messed it up through Rebellion. Our sinful …

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Midweek Starts this Wednesday!

In 1 Peter 3:12 we are told, “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer.” What a wonderful privilege we have to be able to obtain the attention of our Savior! Prayer is a special component to the walk of any believer because it not only allows you to grow …

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Freshman 15 Cover

Here is Cory’s design for the Freshman 15 cover. He took this picture and did all the fancy stuff to make it look like this. I think it looks pretty stellar myself.  He’s so stinking talented!  What do you think about it? I am currently finishing some editing. I am waiting to receive the proofed version of the last few …

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Bad Church Sign of the Week: Awakening the Goddess

This week’s bad church sign states: “ALL ARE WELCOME WOMENS GROUP AWAKENING THE GODDESS.” If it is a women’s group, are all truly welcome?  Can men come to this women’s group? Which goddess needs to be awoken? I am kind of frightened to understand what type of church is on up this road.  Many people have stopped focusing on the …

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Maximum Impact Simulcast Coming to North Side

The Maximum Impact Simulcast is coming LIVE via satellite to North Side on May 8, 2009. You will have a rare opportunity to leverage the collective mind share of 10 great leaders of our time. These renowned speakers will place you in the craftsman’s workshop, hearing wisdom and experiences from the world’s best. The 2009 speaker lineup includes Tony Blair, …

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Rebellion from GRACE

Today was the second week in our GRACE series. To help us understand the gospel, we are using the acrostic “GRACE:” God, Rebellion, Atonement, Conversion, and Eternity. The gospel begins with God, but we messed it up through Rebellion. Our sinful ways separate us from God, and there must be a way back to God. We worshiped to: Here I …

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Are You Too Prideful to Delegate?

I have many weaknesses.  When you are put in a position of leadership, your weaknesses become on display for all to see.  As a leader, one of my greatest weaknesses is my inability to delegate. While people who struggle with delegating normally say that they were too busy or didn’t want to bother someone, that’s not the heart of if …

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