Here is part 3 ... 7. Bridging the Generation Gap (Craig Groeschel, pastor of lifechurch.tv and best-selling author). Advice to the Older Generation: Don't resent or fear or judge the next generation. Believe in them. They need you. God values maturity. If you're not dead, you're not done. Hand ministry over - not just tasks … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 3)
Here is part 2 of my reflections on the recent Willow Creek Leadership Summit: 5. Great by Choice (Jim Collins). Business professor and lecturer Jim Collins studied two teams travelling to the south pole, one who failed and one who succeeded, as part of answering the questions: "Why do some enterprises thrive in uncertainty and others … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 2)
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Leadership Summit hosted by Bill Hybels and Willow Creek Community Church. This is an excellent training event held annually in Chicago which reaches over 100,000 church and business leaders across America via satellite. Everyone wins when leaders get better. That's why leaders need to be humble enough to … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 1)
I was thinking of an old song by Keith Green this morning: Grace by Which I Stand. It was written after Keith had been a Christian for many years and in many ways it shares some aspects of a 'Stage 4' experience of faith. Here are the lyrics: Lord, the feelings are not the same, I guess … Continue reading Grace by Which I Stand
Here is another one of my favourite sayings from Jesus: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the … Continue reading Rhythms of Grace
During my sabbatical, I had the privilege of taking a two-day Halftime Experience with Bob Buford, the founder of Halftime, Leadership Network and The Drucker Institute. Bob is a kind, gracious and intelligent man. At 72 years of age, he comes across a little slow and deliberate, yet he has a listening ear and a very … Continue reading Halftime Experience
One of my favourite psalms is Psalm 16. It was given to Nicole and I on our wedding day by my brother-in-law, Frank Damazio. Psalm 16 - A Psalm of David Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good … Continue reading Psalm 16
Here are some insightful words from the prophet Jeremiah, spoken 1000s of years ago but highly relevant for our lives today: Jer.6:16. This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your … Continue reading A Crossroads Experience
Every day or so I receive one of those "pass it on" emails explaining some horrible thing that has happened or some latest conspiracy theory. It's hard to know what to believe. How do you separate fact from fiction? There is a web site dedicated to helping us in this area, called Snopes. Their mission … Continue reading Separating Fact from Fiction – on the Internet
Some well know words from Jesus ... John 15:4-5. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, … Continue reading Abiding in Christ
God’s word for today: “You have stayed at this mountain long enough. It is time to break camp and move on. Go to the hill country … Look, I am giving all this land to you! Go in and occupy it, for it is the land the Lord swore to give to your ancestors Abraham, … Continue reading Break Camp and Advance!
John the Baptist predicted that Jesus would be the “baptiser in the Holy Spirit” (Mt.3:11). Jesus himself promised his disciples that although he was going away, he would send the Holy Spirit to be their Comforter or Helper (Jn.14:15-18; 25-27; 16:12-15). After Jesus’ resurrection, he appeared to his disciples and imparted the Holy Spirit to … Continue reading The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Selah. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the … Continue reading Reflections on Psalm 46 (by Nicole Conner)
Here is one last BLOG post of my favourite recipes to cook. 1. Bircher Muesli. This is a terrific way to start the morning and you can vary the fruit. I like bananas or berries with my muesli. 2. Pasta dishes are a tasty way to warm up any winter's evening dinner table. Here … Continue reading My Favourite Meals to Cook (Pt.3)
Yes, cooking is a bit of a hobby for me now. I find it really enjoyable and it's a great way to unwind after a busy day of work or ministry. Plus, it is a big help to my wife, Nicole, who has been doing most of the cooking for our 25 years of married … Continue reading My Favourite Meals to Cook (Pt.2)
