Tag: Leadership
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Un-Stoned, Part I (John 11:39)
Now, let’s not be hasty here. Yeah, I know you’re God and all-knowing and all that. But, let’s be honest, you haven’t really been around for a while. I’m not sure you fully, ah, appreciate what’s on the other side of that stone.
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Dream: Unboxed
Our church may need to move. The dogs represent Our unmanaged problems Or unresolved issues.
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Dream: Border Crossing
Einstein taught us that this world Is mostly illusion The only true real thing is will Or Spirit, if you prefer The universe only gives us What we truly and deeply want The way we demonstrate that Is by how we engage with the illusion Through planning, preparation, and execution
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Behold the Man
John 19:5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Behold the man!” Pilate wanted us to behold JesusPerhaps hoping he could free Jesus Or free himselfOf the responsibilityOf seeing moreThan he wanted Than he could handleThan he was free to…
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A Call for Sonship in the Body of Christ
Historically, the Body of Christ has relied on three interdependent roles:• Infants, who receive what they are taught• Mystics, who seek their own truth• Paternalists, who create the context for Infants Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in…
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Dream: Leadership Train. Ing.
I am on a people-mover Like a train of roller-coaster cars But we are stopped on level ground At least for a moment Each car represents a different level of leadership I am in the third or fourth Perhaps moving from third to fourth
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DRAFT: Fruit Of the Cross
As Christians, we all want to live and love more like Jesus. But books, sermons, Bible study, quiet times, and even counseling only get us so far. To fully address our strongholds, woundedness and blind spots requires encountering Jesus in a supportive community that models how to deny ourselves, take…
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Dream: The Agony of Hope
“We have forgotten — or perhaps never really understood — what it means to trust that God is in control. Politics matters. But we have forgotten that good political leaders were supposed to be our gift to the world. Now we think they are something the world has to give us, so we…
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Dream: Techie Mayor CEO
I feel like a failure It feels like my fault Because how can He succeed If nobody helps Him? And aren’t I responsible If I’m the only one Who knows He can be trusted?
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Unsolicited Fatherly Advice
Based on everything I have learned over the last several years, here is my current practice for how to confront someone I love that I am concerned about. It reflects many painful learnings about what I have found to be counterproductive, but I am sure there is still room for…
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Playlist DBJ-SHON: Salome’s Honor
Salome, the mother of James and John, and her complicated relationship to advancing the ministry of Jesus. Matthew 20:20–28 Mark 15:37-41 Mark 16:1-8 Google Slides
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DBJ Season 2: Call for Hosts
This week is the “Jubilee” recap, ending Season 1 (2021A) of Discipling by Jesus. Season 2 (2021B) starts the week of April 11th and runs through Pentecost. Registration will be available soon. Robby and I are inclined to NOT host any sessions for Season 2, in order to create space…
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TGR-S4E6: FBD-1 “Empowering Disciples”
This week on the Biastes we will be attempting a “FishBowl Dialogue” between Ernie P. and David J. This blog post is Ernie’s attempt to organize his thoughts in advance, based on his current best guess about David’s underlying Concern. Tune in next Tuesday 9/29/2020 to find out what actually…
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Joshua 3: Holy Shittim!
Questions: Why should the Israelites stay a kilometer behind the ark? How does God exalt Joshua? To what end? Where should priests keep the presence of God? What is the connection between “relationship” and “results”? What’s the secret to leading a large group on inconceivable adventures? Read more to pursue…
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Joshua 1: Dying to Lead
Questions: What must it have felt like to be Joshua? How can we lead men to fight the very shame that destroyed their fathers? Is having God with you the secret to being strong and courageous? Read more to pursue answers in Joshua 1
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Knight Club: The Knight’s Code
The following is based on 1 – Introduction – The Training of a Knight – Age of Chivalry – Thomas Bulfinch, adapted surprisingly little to match the challenges of a preschool boy in modern America. Knights: Respect their elders Serve the church Help their friends Protect the weak I added the…
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