Just an FYI that the official URL's have not yet been re-directed, but Jack Rambles is moving...
Check-out the new look @: http://www.jackrambles.tumblr.com
The new site will permit a much more strategic approach to blogging -- hopefully -- but it may also take a few days to work out the details.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Inside North Point
I was absolutely blown away by this website... (Link also available at the end of this post.)
One of the biggest set-backs to modern megachurches over the last 25 years has been the lack of transparency. At North Point Church in Atlanta, GA they have went beyond transparency and completely stripped themselves -- one layer at a time -- for all the world to observe and evaluate. It is one of the most refreshing things I have ever observed.
One of the biggest set-backs to modern megachurches over the last 25 years has been the lack of transparency. At North Point Church in Atlanta, GA they have went beyond transparency and completely stripped themselves -- one layer at a time -- for all the world to observe and evaluate. It is one of the most refreshing things I have ever observed.
North Point goes into detail about how services are planned all the way to who they strategically partner with and why!
Check it out and be blessed by this unique online guide to the inner workings of one of America's healthiest churches:
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The Anti-Gossip Pact
Take a moment and check out this blog. I have read Wesley's comments in the past, but had not thought of them recently. Keith Craft found them and brought them out of the hidden pages of history to inspire a new generation. Incredibly powerful stuff... Keith Craft Blog on Leadership
Can't.....
My first grade teacher frequently used a saying, "Can't never did do anything!"
It was her pre-conceived response to youngsters who felt they could never master math or even the alphabet. She knew we could -- we just didn't want to!
With God "all things are possible" -- meaning that there is no such thing as "can't" with God. Is it possible then that we the children of God should completely remove the term from our vocabularies?
The deeper point at hand is that if we CAN DO ALL THINGS through Christ, then there is never a moment when we CAN'T. But there may be many moments when we -- like first-graders -- don't want to!
I have come to think that often when we use the term it is more out of dishonesty than anything else. We use "can't" as excuse to cover up moments when we don't want to, but don't have the courage to speak truthfully.
Here's a reflective thought: Is a lack of honesty, more often than not, at the foundation of the word CAN'T???
It was her pre-conceived response to youngsters who felt they could never master math or even the alphabet. She knew we could -- we just didn't want to!
With God "all things are possible" -- meaning that there is no such thing as "can't" with God. Is it possible then that we the children of God should completely remove the term from our vocabularies?
The deeper point at hand is that if we CAN DO ALL THINGS through Christ, then there is never a moment when we CAN'T. But there may be many moments when we -- like first-graders -- don't want to!
I have come to think that often when we use the term it is more out of dishonesty than anything else. We use "can't" as excuse to cover up moments when we don't want to, but don't have the courage to speak truthfully.
Here's a reflective thought: Is a lack of honesty, more often than not, at the foundation of the word CAN'T???
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Global Share the Bible Day
Very unique idea from Life Church in Oklahoma City, OK. This Christmas Day they will be sponsoring and helping to promote a massive "Share the Bible Day". Check it out & get involved!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Modesty...
Our culture seems to be moving toward the embrace of sexiness at increasingly early ages. Amazingly to me, many parents seem to not only ignore this reality, but in some instances condone or even push their children to be immodest. The result is that modesty appears to be a thing of the past in many arenas of our culture and the lack thereof is increasingly visible in the wardrobes of today's children.
In my humble opinion, America is desperate for parents everywhere to arise and begin to take responsibility for the lifestyle choices of their children and provide Godly guidance in the critical stages of life development. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of modesty.
I believe immodesty promotes a lack of purity, which leads to an increasingly perverse society. If this nation is to be redeemed it will start with a return to core values such as modesty.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Chris Tomlin's FQ Worship
Here is a great site from Chris Tomlin & his team to help worship leaders and musicians. The tutorial videos are very in-depth and specifically geared to help lead musicians find the right sound.
It does require a monthly membership for unlimited usage, but you can get a good feel for the site with a free trial membership.
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