We are sometimes very quick to use the term “mentor” without stopping to consider what it means and, therefore, what we should do about it. When we agree to be mentored or to meet with someone we consider a mentor we are asking to be shaped, molded, and guided. We are assuming there is knowledge [...]
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Mentoring: Randomly Hanging Out vs. Intentional Learning and Growth
Posted: February 21, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: discipleship, learning, mentoring, notes
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I wish I only had to hit the ground running in 2012. Instead of a run, I have had to come in at warp speed! The decision for the move of New Life Baptist Church came just two days before Christmas. We left for California, for school, on the 31st. Since we got back we [...]
There is a long standing debate about what parents should tell their children regarding Santa Claus. As a child, my parents would allow me to go and tell Santa what I wanted for Christmas but my parents were sure I knew that is was for fun. Because they were and are dedicated to the Bible [...]
Learning to think…again
Posted: December 14, 2011 in UncategorizedTags: blogs, mind, reading, wikapedia
A friend asked me to repost this thought here. For what its worth… As a culture, we are becoming more and more digitized. Information is processed in only “bite” (yes, that is a bad pun) sized pieces. This translates to the average Christ follower by learning theology and orthopraxy from tweets, FB posts, and blogs. [...]
Why I study apologetics
Posted: December 14, 2011 in UncategorizedTags: apologetics, Biola, church, pastor, Scranton, Talbot
On December 31, Becky and I will be leaving for La Mirada, CA and we will be away for a little over two weeks. During that time I will speaking at two churches and a young adults retreat at a camp. The main reason for our adventure to sunny (we hope) California is so I [...]
Thinking about our discussion regarding being a ‘cross bearer’ from Luke 9:23, some thoughts come to mind. 1. A true cross bearer must possess the ability to slay all the monsters of this life. We cannot at once both feed the ogre of self and serve the God of selflessness. 2. Being a true cross [...]
Friends, Please don’t forget the church picnic this weekend! We are going to head out to the Draper’s home right after the worship gathering Sunday AM. We have directions for you here (the live in Waverly, PA). Bring your appetite, your willingness to engage with others, and your mad lawn luge skills! Continue to pray [...]
OK, its not the word but I had to lure you in somehow. How many times have you witnessed a scenario like this… You are enjoying (or maybe enduring) the preliminary stuff at a worship experience. The musicians are talented and at least seem dedicated, the people are friendly, you are comfortable and ready to [...]
Running From Hope v.2
Posted: August 10, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: cheat, Malachai, prophet, sacrifice
Running From Hope is the current teaching series on Malachi at New Life Baptist Church. I don’t think I would ever make it in a culture that required me to barter. It never dawns on me to make an offer for anything other than the asking price when I am at a garage sale or [...]
Running From Hope v.1
Posted: August 6, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: covenant, love, Malachi, prophet
As a church we are walking through the book of Malachi. The series is called Running From Hope because Israel was trying, again, to escape the One hope they had even though He was right in front of them. We need to learn the lessons they failed to comprehend.
