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Honduras (better late than never)

On Saturday 3-12-11 at 6:00 am Creekside’s Honduras Home Build Team departed from Seattle, WA. We were traveling to The Island of Roatan, Honduras. A long exhausting Day of travel to be sure. When we landed we were met by Tom Hackett, director of Alternative Missions and Dwellings. This was our second home build withContinue reading “Honduras (better late than never)”

Modern Proverbs

We’re in the middle of a sermon series at Creekside called the Wise Path. We are examining different topic in the book of proverbs. Part of this sermon series was creating a series of shorts called Modern Proverbs. This were a lot of fun to help create and if you are a Creekside member andContinue reading “Modern Proverbs”

The GOSPEL

This is a great 5 minute presentation of the Gospel. Creatively presented and compelling. The G.O.S.P.E.L. in 5 minutes…. Follow my videos on vodpod The Gospel should always be compelling. Unfortunately we spend so much time in the minutae that I think we lose sight of what the Gospel is really all about. We debateContinue reading “The GOSPEL”

Groups Coach

Yesterday I talked about the importance of starting and maintaining the projects that you know you can pour yourself into. One of the projects that I have started and I want to make sure that I can keep focused on and maintain a strong level of commitment to is Groups Coach Groups Coach is aContinue reading “Groups Coach”

Starting

Starting is both the easy part of an idea and the hardest part. Starting is easy because if you start an idea it’s just one step in the process, you can cross it off your to-do list, you can move on. Starting is the hardest part because if it’s a truly worthwhile idea then youContinue reading “Starting”

Slow Down

Seriously, unless you are driving an ambulance going as fast as you can will only burn you out. Can you slow down long enough to recharge go after the project you are working after backing off for a bit? Don’t burn yourself out for your passion. We have to work in our passion in aContinue reading “Slow Down”

The Beginning of Wisdom

Fear God, not the world

I received Church Dogmatics for Christmas, and when I have a few moments I like to read a bit. Also, I can only digest a little bit at a time. Today I read this and I was encouraged and challenged. The Church should fear God and not fear the world. But only if an asContinue reading “Fear God, not the world”

Assurance vs. Certainty

I had a fun twitter debate (tweebate?) with my ol’ college pal Matt (@ireadtheology). I posted this: “There is a difference between assurance and certainty. Assurance requires faith. Certainty does not.” This verse is part of what inspired the above statement: Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what weContinue reading “Assurance vs. Certainty”

Thoughts On Vision Prayer

Thanks to everyone who came out to vision prayer last night. Such an encouraging time of community prayer and worship. Events like vision prayer are where the church gets to be the Family of Christ. Sunday gatherings are designed for guest. It’s like inviting the neighbors over for the party. Vision Prayer is where weContinue reading “Thoughts On Vision Prayer”