Stuart Palmer and I have a friendship that is like very few……..he’s the real deal, with real life, real challenges, and real hope, like the rest of us. He and Nancy received some news early this year that would forever change their lives…….their new baby girl that Nancy is carrying has HPE. HPE, in simplicity, [...]
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Our Good Friends, The Palmer’s
Posted: December 11, 2009 in Fundraising, UncategorizedTags: HPE, Kara's Hope, stuart palmer
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These are some thoughts that help me each day: 1. Don’t compare yourself to other people, ministries, or workplaces. There are always people that have larger churches, do life better, or have more than you do, and this comparison often leads to compromise. I like what Perry Noble says about this leading us to go [...]
The GRAND is Here!
Posted: September 11, 2009 in Launch, UncategorizedTags: grand opening, jesus, origin church
Origin Church opens in a GRAND OPENING way this Sunday! Check it out at www.originchurch.tv for details and driving instructions. Gonna be action-packed, fun, challenging, and life-changing. God will have something for everyone, whether you want it or not.
Some Stuff I’m Loving from Rick Warren Lately
Posted: August 31, 2009 in Quotes, UncategorizedTags: rick warren
Avg. church= Only 10% of members serve in ministry. 50% won’t, but 40% say “I’ve never been asked or don’t know how.” Go after them- ORIGIN, LET’S CHANGE THIS! When “the brook dries up” (1Kings17:2-9) it’s not REJECTION by God but DIRECTION FROM God. He wants 2 move u 2 a new place! God [...]
Looking forward to “live” radio with a great friend, Ted Gocke, from J103, Chattanooga, from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. We will be “live” receiving phone calls from any of you out there that would like prayer, especially those looking for jobs in this high percentage of unemployment. My prayer is that we can minister [...]
Growing Healthy Churches (GHC)
Posted: August 21, 2009 in Church Planting, UncategorizedTags: Church Planting, GHC
Jeff and I are just returning from a monthly cluster of church planters who are all associated with GHC, San Francisco, CA. What a real and authentic organization! Planters, they are first class! They care about you, the planter. Here’s an idea of how they work: 1. Monthly clusters all over the country 2. They [...]
Gay and Straight
Posted: August 17, 2009 in Thoughts, UncategorizedTags: erwin mcmanus, gay, sex, straight
Best I’ve ever heard on this subject, by Erwin McManus, Lead Pastor, Mosaic Church, Los Angeles (click on picture for mp3)
New Family Picture (Kim’s Side)
Posted: August 16, 2009 in Family, UncategorizedTags: Jody Ridley, NASCAR
