the "big"
race for the cure
Each year, thousands in our community gather together on a single Sunday morning in September to celebrate the precious gift of life. They stand together because they recognize that cancer is a disease that is robbing people of life, and they join those who desperately seek a cure.
This year, we are going to stand with […]
newsflash
exit strategy & the 411»Grace & Peace Ya’ll,
So, we need to talk about 2 things, exit strategy and the 411.
THE 411
This is connected to making sure that you all receive the information that you need to aid you taking the next step in you journey of faith. Quite frankly, we have too many channels of communication, so we are […]
organic
why do we go to church?»
Why do we go to church? Why do you go to church? What is ‘church’ anyway, and how do you know when you should join one, or leave one? What’s all this church stuff about anyway?
For the next 3 weeks, we are going to explore that age old institution, church. We’ll do it with our […]
taking the next step
guerrilla warfare»Guerrilla warfare works.
A small platoon of rebels can out flank a heavy artillery any day. (red dawn anyone?)
So, when we talk about small groups, or f3 groups, or formation groups, house churches, etc., we are talking about a movement that is as nimble and strategic as guerrilla warfare.
Platoons are tight. I’ve been going to this […]
events
compassion & leadership forum, this saturday»I know, I know, we’re all tired of hearing about the upcoming presidential elections, but before you completely tune out, think about joining us this Saturday (8/16/08) to get together and watch the compassion & leadership forum.
Sens. Barack Obama & John McCain will be making their only joint appearence before the national conventions at Saddleback […]
make a difference
share the love»For anyone who is connected with USI, there is an opportunity to help with student move-in in a couple weeks. This is a great chance to get out and love on some people. There is a link on the USI website that lists available opportunities to help out.
http://www.usi.edu/welcomeweek/volunteers.asp
Check these ops out and see if there […]
think about it
maturity in spiritual formation»We read in the scriptures that,
“leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of instruction about washings, and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we shall […]
only in "hEvansville"
umbrellas and heaven»So the other day I was returning some items to the library, and it started to absolutely pour down rain. I noticed a guy standing across the parking lot who looked like he was waiting for a bus. He was holding a folder over his head to block the rain (which just meant he got […]
i had no idea
if jesus can rock it, so can you»I came across this observation a couple months ago, but an early morning run on the Westside of town (westside is bestside!!!) brought this back to my attention.
Tradition carries that Jesus had a mullet.
The implication is as follows, if Jesus can rock the mullet, so can you and I!
Happy Tuesday!!
