Here is a cool link for design ideas dealing with logos. This is Kent Shaffer's top 33 church logos.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
How Pastors can Utilize Facebook
A little article I found that may be helpful to some: from the blog http://digital.leadnet.org/
How pastors can use Facebook
Found this free e-book that gives a bunch of great tips of how pastors and other ministry leaders can use Facebook to multiply ministry. You can download the e-book here (PDF). Topics covered in the e-book include:
- How to make the most of your profile information
- Tips for Networking with People in Facebook
- All about groups, messages, poking, etc
- Meet prospects for your church
- Learn more about the members in your church
How pastors can use Facebook
Found this free e-book that gives a bunch of great tips of how pastors and other ministry leaders can use Facebook to multiply ministry. You can download the e-book here (PDF). Topics covered in the e-book include:
- How to make the most of your profile information
- Tips for Networking with People in Facebook
- All about groups, messages, poking, etc
- Meet prospects for your church
- Learn more about the members in your church
- Testimonies from Pastors who use FaceBook
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
A Story of Divine Providence over America
(Thanks Greg for shedding light on my last post: Here is a fresh attempt to post a warm ray on our nation's history)
During battle in the French and Indian War, a young general seemed to have been protected by a "greater hand". During a slaughter at the Monongahela River, where Indians had killed 1,000 of less that 1,500 British soldiers, Indian sharpshooters set their aim on the remaining generals on horseback. One by one they picked them off until only one general was standing. Over ten rounds were fired at this one general alone, but something seemed to keep him from harm's way. Native warrior's stared in disbelief. One soldier admitted to firing seventeen clear shots at him and couldn't bring him down. "This man was not born to be killed by a bullet," he concluded.
The general himself recall's the battle in a letter to his brother:
“…by the all-powerful dispensations of Providence I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me yet escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me!”
Fifteen years after the battle, George Washington revisited those Pennsylvania woods to meet with an indian chief who traveled a great distance to talk face to face with him.
“I have traveled a long and weary path that I might see the young warrior of the great battle. It was on the day when the white man’s blood mixed with the streams of our forests that I first beheld this chief (Washington)…Our rifles were leveled, rifles, which but for you, knew not how to miss. Twas all in vain, a power mightier far than we shielded you.”
During battle in the French and Indian War, a young general seemed to have been protected by a "greater hand". During a slaughter at the Monongahela River, where Indians had killed 1,000 of less that 1,500 British soldiers, Indian sharpshooters set their aim on the remaining generals on horseback. One by one they picked them off until only one general was standing. Over ten rounds were fired at this one general alone, but something seemed to keep him from harm's way. Native warrior's stared in disbelief. One soldier admitted to firing seventeen clear shots at him and couldn't bring him down. "This man was not born to be killed by a bullet," he concluded.
The general himself recall's the battle in a letter to his brother:
“…by the all-powerful dispensations of Providence I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me yet escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me!”
Fifteen years after the battle, George Washington revisited those Pennsylvania woods to meet with an indian chief who traveled a great distance to talk face to face with him.
“I have traveled a long and weary path that I might see the young warrior of the great battle. It was on the day when the white man’s blood mixed with the streams of our forests that I first beheld this chief (Washington)…Our rifles were leveled, rifles, which but for you, knew not how to miss. Twas all in vain, a power mightier far than we shielded you.”
This story of Washington's divine protection could be found in many school textbooks until the 1930's. Now few Americans have read it. Washington often recalled this dramatic event that helped shape his character and confirm God's call on his life.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Print Resource
If you're into flyers, postcards, business cards etc., here is a great resource for a great price.
You can get like 1,000 business cards for under $40 or something like that. It's great for printing flyers and stuff too, something I'm always looking for.
You can get like 1,000 business cards for under $40 or something like that. It's great for printing flyers and stuff too, something I'm always looking for.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
You Think I Was Joking?
Here is a great moment where Davis attempts to sing Happy Birthday, or should I say, Happy 'Burp'-Day.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Why Grace is Free and yet Costly
Above: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther (two great defenders of true grace)
Here is an excerpt from my journal which I shared at a staff meeting not long ago. Most of the thought is inspired from Bonhoeffer's book.
Costly Grace:
I understand that a message of grace has been preached, especially in the West, which is detached from the Biblical truth of grace.
The message of grace that has been so detrimental to The Church is one that is cheap. It has elements of truth but is void of the underlying truth that makes it God’s grace.
The effect has been the thought that sin can be justified while the sinner is not!
Cheap grace is grace without discipleship (us as disciples of Christ), forgiveness of sin without repentance, communion without confession, grace without the cross.
Grace isn’t costly because we have to do something to deserve it. We still receive something we’ll never deserve. We don't do (works) to become (Christian), we do because we are!
It is costly because is calls us to follow, which means we are leaving something behind! It is grace because it allows us to follow and calls us to follow Jesus! It is costly because it costs us our lives. It is grace because it gives us true life. It’s costly because it condemns sin and it is grace because is justifies the sinner.
It is costly because it cost God his son. It’s grace because God did not reckon his Son’s life too dear a price to pay for our lives.
Costly grace is God incarnate!
Cheap Grace is interpreted: "Of course you have sinned, but now everything is forgiven, so you can stay as you are and enjoy the consolations of forgiveness."
Costly grace compels us to submit to the yoke of Christ! It is grace that Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
I understand that a message of grace has been preached, especially in the West, which is detached from the Biblical truth of grace.
The message of grace that has been so detrimental to The Church is one that is cheap. It has elements of truth but is void of the underlying truth that makes it God’s grace.
The effect has been the thought that sin can be justified while the sinner is not!
Cheap grace is grace without discipleship (us as disciples of Christ), forgiveness of sin without repentance, communion without confession, grace without the cross.
Grace isn’t costly because we have to do something to deserve it. We still receive something we’ll never deserve. We don't do (works) to become (Christian), we do because we are!
It is costly because is calls us to follow, which means we are leaving something behind! It is grace because it allows us to follow and calls us to follow Jesus! It is costly because it costs us our lives. It is grace because it gives us true life. It’s costly because it condemns sin and it is grace because is justifies the sinner.
It is costly because it cost God his son. It’s grace because God did not reckon his Son’s life too dear a price to pay for our lives.
Costly grace is God incarnate!
Cheap Grace is interpreted: "Of course you have sinned, but now everything is forgiven, so you can stay as you are and enjoy the consolations of forgiveness."
Costly grace compels us to submit to the yoke of Christ! It is grace that Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Friday, June 6, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
I Think God is Stirring; What Do We Do?
It seems that there is a stirring around the body of Christ. Everyone I've talked with has been hungering for a little more of God. I'm ready for schools to be swept by hungry students who care about nothing but God! Prayer movements are popping up all over the country, not to mention one right here in Greenville, NC. All I know to do is say, "Here I am." I want to pray, I want to seek God's face and ask for His will to be done here! Don't ignore the burdens and respond to the desires. I think if we got a revelation and began to pray when no one else is around, God will start to blow our minds. I think Bill hits it right on the head here, "Anyone can burn in a crowd. Who will burn by themselves?"
Monday, June 2, 2008
Never a dull moment!
With a 20 month old, life is pretty exciting. They move one speed and move at it all the time! Our son absolutely loves music (not surprising since he's been around it from the womb). He love's playing (hitting) the guitar and has a sensational passion for the drums. Every time we enter the church building he chants, "Bum, Bum, Pease!!" Anyway, here is a clip I snapped from my phone while we were out to eat. If there is music around, the kid is groovin'!
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