Getting to know people involves asking questions. The trick is, knowing the right questions. There are the questions you should have asked. (A television in the bedroom? Do you even have to ask?) And then there are the really hard questions. Here are The Five Toughest Questions a Woman Can Ask a Man. Personally, I… Continue reading asking the tough questions
Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Mark 8:34) I’ve always thought the wording sounded instructive – as though Jesus were saying, “Come on. Go get a cross and let’s go!” World Magazine’s Gene Edward Veith once suggested that self-chosen crosses are… Continue reading take up your cross
When I updated my blog earlier this year, I reviewed all the previous posts to check links and so on. And, getting a little nostalgic, I decided to take the liberty of re-posting some of my favorites this week. That may sound self-indulgent… probably because it is. Then again, these will probably be new to… Continue reading I still think it’s funny
The Bible is full of feminine imagery for God. God speaks through Isaiah saying, “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you” (66:13). He speaks through Job, “From whose womb comes the ice? Who gives birth to the frost from the heavens…?” (38:29). Jesus says, “…how often I have longed to gather… Continue reading she
As a church staff person involved in planning weekend services, it’s always interesting to hear people talk about their church experiences. Sunday evening I was invited to a dinner party at a friend’s home with about 15-20 other people. I didn’t know everyone, and as the conversation turned to church, I discovered they were from… Continue reading words in worship
Our new message series starts this weekend, and will encourage people to look at their life as if they knew the exact amount of their remaining time on earth. What would they do differently? What would they stop doing, and what would they start? And if those are the things you know are most important,… Continue reading 30 days to live
Q really is pretty unique as far as conferences go. It’s about 4 things: Culture, Future, Church, and Gospel. And it studies our culture’s seven channels of influence: Church, social sector, business, education, government, arts & entertainment, and media. Q’s wide range of speakers address how we as believers can proactively and positively influence our… Continue reading Thots on Q
Yes, I’m an entire day behind, still trying to process all the incredible discussion from Q, and now waylayed by crises on my first day back at work. Will hope to develop some observations later, but for now, a few more thought-provoking quotes from Q day 2: “My faith gives me confidence that my life… Continue reading more Q quoteables
A few soundbites from the speakers on Q Day 1: “The real definition of insanity is trying to achieve dramatically different results by doing the same thing better” ~ Alan Hirsch, author of The Forgotten Ways “We aim at teaching beginners (new converts), but you can’t “program” spiritual growth. That only happens through suffering. So… Continue reading Q quoteables
I’m leaving today to attend the 2009 Q Conference, meeting this year in Austin, Texas. What is Q? “Q is a gathering where church leaders and cultural influencers from the fields of business, politics, media, education, entertainment and the arts are exposed to the future of culture and the church’s responsibility to advance the common… Continue reading headed to Q
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