Good Enough?
“Don’t let good enough be good enough.” – Bill Parcels I heard this quote on Sunday night following my church’s gathering and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. I seriously have agonized and prayed against this for two days now. So many great things are happening with Consumed. God is moving…stirring…awakening people to the joy of intimacy with Him as we pursue lives resonating with Jesus’ mission. I am overjoyed at what God is doing. But I...
Read MoreCornerstone Benefit Concert
My church is putting on a benefit Concert for Cornerstone on October 17 at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington. Cornerstone is an organization in Bloomington, MN that exists… “To provide individuals and families who have experienced domestic abuse a continuum of service that builds sustainable self reliance and revives the human spirit.†– Cornerstone Website All ticket sales and contributions will go directly to Cornerstone to assist them with proper security needs to...
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“Whoever welcomes a child like this in my name, welcomes me.†– Words from Jesus in Matthew 18 My church had a Child Dedication Gathering last night where my daughter Macie and a little man named Ethan Algajer were recognized. While preparing to teach on Jesus’ words in Matthew 18 I was once again reminded of the beauty of the body of Christ. Jesus instructs his disciples to learn humility from children. It is only when people become humble like a child that they can be “the...
Read MoreFor the teachers out there
Mark Scandrette has challenged me recently from my reading of his book Soul Graffiti. Most specifically I have been challenged by his writings on teaching & leadership. He argues the most influential settings for Jesus’ teaching was not telling stories to large crowds (although there is obvious impact there), but with those that committed to follow Him and see how He lived His life. Scandrette says this on page 41: “The true value of a teacher can be measured by his example.†Paul speaks...
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