Leaders of the Future

Are the leaders of the future truly men and women of God, people with an ardent desire to dwell in God’s presence, to listen to God’s voice, to look at God’s beauty, to touch God’s incarnate Word, and to taste fully God’s infinite goodness? Henri Nouwen from In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian […]

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When Do You Pray?

Both the prayer of crisis and (the prayer) of formality prostitutes the art of prayer.  For prayer is to be the continuing impulse toward light, hope, inspiration, spiritual intimacy, and renewal. Dare to Journey: with Henry Nouwen Did you catch that? My prayers of crisis and formality p r o s t i t u […]

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Rhythm, Balance, Pace

There seems to be a consistent theme in leadership circles as of late about the importance of things like rhythm, balance and pace of life.  I think we’ve been wearing ourselves out for too long and we’re desperately seeking some sanity. This morning I read this great excerpt from the devotional Dare To Journey with […]

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Morning Reflection

Thought I would share a few great quotes about solitude that I read this morning from “Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen” by Charles Ringma.  This has been a great little devotional for my morning reading. “Solitude is not withdrawal in order to get way.  It is withdrawal in order to be with Someone who […]

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Me & My Behavior Problems

“My spiritual development won’t result from driven behavior.  It will only come from careful listening, quiet surrender, and active and purposeful engagement.” From Dare to Journey with Henri  Nouwen by Charles Ringma If you know me well, you know the first statement of that quote rattles me. Driven behavior – I’m pretty sure my name […]

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Me & My Behavior Problems

“My spiritual development won’t result from driven behavior.  It will only come from careful listening, quiet surrender, and active and purposeful engagement.” From Dare to Journey with Henri  Nouwen by Charles Ringma If you know me well, you know the first statement of that quote rattles me. Driven behavior – I’m pretty sure my name […]

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My lashing for the day…

“To become truer to myself, rather than preoccupied with my successes, will mean learning to live without the intoxication of the praise and affirmation of others.” Charles Ringma from “Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen” … to live without the intoxication of the praise and affirmation of others. I don’t think I need to say […]

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Sunday Highlights

The Sync series continues this week. George Stull, our interim student pastor, spoke today at Cross Point Nashville on “Syncing Through Joy” and it was a good one. I’m embarrassed to admit (although I’m sure it’s no big surprise to many of you that know me well) that I have trouble with choosing joy. And […]

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Sunday Highlights – Part 2

OH!!! This series is messing with me… we sang the song “From the Inside Out” tonight in worship and I’m afraid that is exactly what has got to happen… God has got to do a renovation on this heart from the inside out. Pete‘s message tonight was entitled “Syncing Through Solitude”. Here are the highlights… […]

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