Fall has arrived! Even though the heat of summer is still hanging around, school has started, Friday evenings are full of football, and I have an incredible urge to roast hot dogs over a bonfire. After a busy summer getting settled into our new routine, in a new ministry and location, it feels good to…
Coffee Break – 09.02.2013
11 Of The Craziest Coffee Terms You’ve Ever Heard – Sometimes, when I start talking coffee, I notice people’s eyes starting to glaze over, because I’m speaking in a language they can’t understand. Here are a few of the terms you’ll hear frequently from coffee aficionados. Weird And Geeky Wedding Rings – Custom wedding rings…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:5-6
Last week, as we started looking at 1 Timothy 5, we saw Paul begin some significant instructions concerning family responsibilities, especially concerning widows. Over the next few paragraphs, Paul will give a lot of instruction to Timothy on this subject. He begins by looking at a widow who is really in need. Take a look…
How To Take Notes While Reading The Bible
Since I decided to be more intentional about how get the most out of reading a book, it seemed like a no-brainer to apply that to the most important reading I do, my reading of the Bible. I’ve developed several different habits surrounding this discipline in my life, from my method of reading, to hand-copying…
How To Take Notes While Reading A Book
It seems like I’ve seen several different websites post articles about how to read a book in the last few weeks. Many of them had some helpful suggestions; others didn’t make much sense to me. So I thought it might be nice to think through just how I read a book. In the process of…
Great Communicators Connect
Communication is key in almost every area of our lives. It happens in our marriages and family life. It happens in our careers. It happens even in our hobbies and fun activities. In order to be a great communicator, you need to connect well with your listeners. Otherwise, miscommunication occurs, leading to confusion, misunderstandings and…