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• Things on Tuesday

  
  Sparkles Family Blog — Authority: 119
  Below 0 windchill: Last week the temperatures was in the 50s. Today, its -5. Along with the cold came Jaces croup which he thought he was getting over. Its his first episode since April so its definitely getting further between attacks. ... Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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• The Baker’s Dirty Dozen Stagnant Church Types

  
  GRACE & PEACE — Authority: 124
      At a time when potential epidemics may be on the horizon the wise person is on the lookout for the signs of disease. The hope is that early detection will enable more effective and less severe treatment.   Such a time surrounds the American church. It is widely reported that 85% of all ...
  2 days ago

• I Worry

  
  My World — Authority: 129
  Here’s what I lay awake at night and think about: Health What will my kids be like when they grow up Finances The economy Will the Steelers get their act together this year My parents aging Will Revolution be successful Safety All of us worry. It is natural. In fact, some of us worry about worrying too ...
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• Great book on Church Ministry at 50% off for a limited time!

  
  God is Better than All — Authority: 116
  Book recommendation that’s on sale for 50% off for a limited time! Mark Dever, my former pastor, says, “It’s the best book on the nature of church ministry.” Dever’s blurb: “What Col and Tony have described here is exactly what I’ve been trying to do in my own life and in our congregation ...
  3 days ago

• Some things about Unity, Diversity and Division

  
  More Books and Things... — Authority: 431
  This is a very good article from Moriel Ministries that speaks to the current common ground issues of the day...There is a unity that glorifies God. There is a diversity that glorifies God. There is a division that glorifies God. God is clear on what unity, diversity and division is acceptable to Him and brings glory ...
  6 days ago

• Column: Health reform threatens practice of charitable care

  
  Acton Institute PowerBlog — Authority: 529
  My new column on health care was published in the Detroit News today. Full text follows: As the health care debate moves to the U.S. Senate, much of the focus has been on how the Catholic bishops’ support of the amendment by U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak, the Menominee Democrat, to prohibit the use of tax dollars to ...
  2 weeks ago

• What Happens to those Finding Comfort in Contemplative Practices?

  
  More Books and Things... — Authority: 431
  This was a question someone asked me last week:What happens to a church congregation that gets involved in practising contemplative prayer and meditation?My over simplified answer was somewhere along the lines that the ones who stay in such a church where these practises are being introduced will soon become very ...
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• Missing the Point

  
  Thoughts, Jots, and Opinions — Authority: 103
  I just can’t get away from the frustration that I feel when I see or hear about churches arguing over a style of music, dress, and focus.  It really makes me feel tired.  I understand that these are serious issues in the church today.  Yet, these seem to side track us too.    There groups of younger people ...
  3 weeks ago

• Church Revitalization Resources

  
  Joining God in His Work — Authority: 123
  Here are some church revitalization resources: ONLINE How to Turn a Church Around Becoming a Tribe of Remembering Encouragers Existing Church Revitalization Revitalizing Your Church with Five Key Decisions BOOKS Breakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap by Thom S. Rainer (2005) Can a ...
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• The Question Most Small Church Pastors Ask

  
  Joining God in His Work — Authority: 123
  The one question I hear from small church pastors more than any other is: "Why cant I get the church to do anything?". Sound familiar?  I think Thom Rainer has nailed these churches with his 5 Warning Signs of Declining Church Health post. His warning signs are: 1. The church has few outwardly focused ...
  3 weeks ago

• Catholic News for November 16, 2009 A.D.

  
  CVSTOS FIDEI — Authority: 123
  CVSTOS FIDEI MONDAY EDITION Washington D.C. Council in Open Attacks on the Catholic Church : D.C. Council vs. Catholic Church Poll - Tito Edwards, The American Catholic American Bishops Find Their Voice, Liberals Throw a Nutty - Fr. Z, WDTPRS? D.C. Bigotry - Donald R. McClarey, The American ...
  3 weeks ago

• New Website

  
  More Books and Things... — Authority: 431
  Pastor Larry DeBruyn has a new website. Check it out here:Guarding His Flock Ministriesguardinghisflock.com
  3 weeks ago

• On Abortion, Some Day We Expect a Damn Good Answer

  
  Plunderbund — Authority: 587
  From De Magno Opere:Which begs the question of why men – whether they are religiously banned from marriage or merely popularly elected officials – feel they have the obligation (much less the right) to decide for women what they should and should not do with their bodies.Someday, I expect a damn good ...
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• The Four Pastors

  
  More Books and Things... — Authority: 431
  The following fictional scenarios depict four types of todays pastors. But the question is, how much is fiction, how much is fact?The emerging pastorThe emerging pastor felt a little insulted that only 4 people showed up for the Saturday night coffee and conversation church service. Because of the small turn out they ...
  4 weeks ago

• Organized Religions Management Problem

  
  Australian Pastors — Authority: 116
  Gary Hamel is one of the presenters at the Willow Leadership Summit. He is a management author and consultant, a visiting professor at London Business School and director of the Management Lab. These three articles are leadership GOLD and the first one, "Organized Religions Management problem," would have to be the ...
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• Praising Our High Marx

  
  Smart City Memphis — Authority: 413
  Often, it seems Memphis took Groucho Marx’s self-deprecating attitude and overlaid it on the entire city. Paraphrasing the comedian, Memphians don’t want to belong to any city that will accept them as members. It’s a lack of self-worth that plays out in local politics where big projects pass for vision and ...
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• More Help on Effective Elder Meetings

  
  An Infant In a Cradle — Authority: 115
  Justin Taylor links to Alexander Stauchs book on Meetings That Work, and a PDF summary sheet of his sixteen points. Win a free copy of Adopted for Life.
  4 weeks ago

• Health care reform and the abortion issue: 5 letters

  
  eLetters — Authority: 508
  Re: “Abortion puts bill in a bind; DeGette leads lawmakers opposed to a provision that could derail the legislation,” Nov. 10 news story. Even though I am pro-choice, I am ambivalent on taxpayers funding abortions. Though the comparison may seem crass, abortion is like plastic surgery. In some cases it really is ...
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• On Productive Elders Meetings

  
  An Infant In a Cradle — Authority: 115
  Jim Elliff offers some helpful insight on "Elders Meeting that Do Something." Win a free copy of Adopted for Life.
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• Unhealthy Trend: House Action On Abortion Showcases Power Of Bishops’ Lobby

  
  The Wall of Separation — Authority: 579
  When political pundits talk about the power of religious groups to affect public policy in Washington, most tend to focus on the Religious Right.Indeed, during the presidency of George W. Bush, Religious Right groups flexed a lot of political muscle and won numerous victories on Capitol Hill.But the Religious Right ...
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