February 13, 2012 in
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I know phrases like “deprecating people” may not be politically correct, however it is much less divisive than my original title. It is incredibly naïve to believe that these people will not derail your day, week, month or life. If you are committed to growth it is important to leave fantasy-land and be realistic. Stick [...]
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January 27, 2012 in
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Plan your work and work your plan. – Napoleon Hill This has been some of the best advice I’ve ever received. But finding a systematic way of planning and structuring my day seemed to elude me, regardless of the time management books and strategies I studied. I am partial to GTD but I needed something [...]
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December 28, 2011 in
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Previously I wrote an introductory post to this makeshift series on REAL LIFE EVANGELISM. As I go through my day without the upfront “I’m a pastor” disclosure I am finding life a little different. Is evangelism really the work of pastors? Who Should Evangelise? … Paul writes to Timothy, a pastor, to “do the work [...]
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December 27, 2011 in
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How many pastors are actually, actively evangelizing in their communities through true one-on-one evangelism. As a full-time pastor and one in transition I have often wondered what the raw statistics would be on this thought. As a full-time pastor I noticed my evangelistic opportunities are mainly a result of my title not my lifestyle. Introducing [...]
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December 19, 2011 in
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Lately I have been questioning my self about hearing Gods voice as Laurie and I enter one of the most distinct transitions of our life. Does God relay speak to us? How do I know it’s His voice? I have often thought, “I want to hear His voice clearly but I also don’t want to [...]
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June 3, 2011 in
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As a pastor I am asked for scripture references regarding a wide range issues. I seem to be consistently going back over the same topics and many familiar passages. I know we all tend to read God’s word with our own personal slant but I do believe the Holy Spirit leads as we share. Below [...]
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June 2, 2011 in
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Both mentor and the mentored should develop new talents and build self-awareness in a good mentoring relationship. Within a corporate setting, the mentored will develop more in a understand of the local corporate culture and the mentor will hone leadership skills. Arguably the toughest part of the mentoring relationship is finding a mentor who truly believes in you.
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Baby Hurst, aka Nash Hudson due September 2011!
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April 9, 2011 in
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