January 2010
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Favorite Quotes of the Week
Ray Ortlund and his wife had just arrived in Northern Ireland for ministry when news came that his father was close to death. In sharing about his father’s final words to the family prior to his passing, Ray Ortlund shares the following: “Tell Bud, ministry isn’t everything. Jesus is.” Pastor Mark Beeson shared the following -
“Do size, success and age now threaten the...
The "External You"
I recently read John Eldridge’s book The Sacred Romance. One of the foundational principles he discusses in the first chapter is the idea that we all lead a double life. There is the “Internal You” and the “External You.”
So, I asked myself. How do others see the “External You”?
Here’s a quick list I wrote in 2 minutes.
Teacher
Educator
Pastor
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A Brief Introduction...
In preparation for the launch of Renaissance Road Church’s brand new website on February 7th, I was asked to write a brief biography about myself.
I thought this would be pretty easy.
WHAT WAS I THINKING!?! Who knew that writing something so brief, and so focused on YOURSELF was so stinking difficult? Anyways. Let me introduce myself to you.
ahem….ahem….ahem….
Having...
The Butterfly Circus →
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Withdrawals...HELP!
pastorpaula:
I feel so sorry for the addict today trying to quit! I am fasting coffee and eating nothing but vegetables, fruits, and whole grains for 21 days. I have had intense headache for two days. No coffee is an extreme sacrifice for me and it doesn’t help that my body is addicted to it and I am having DT’S!
So….I’m running to Jesus. I’m telling Him that I’m purposefully laying down my...
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The ’00s Were A Decade Of ______.
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My Ordination Prayer. January 3, 2010.
Join Me In "New Thru 30" Resolution!
How are you doing so far in keeping up with your resolutions?
If you haven’t considered joining me and hundreds of other people from across the United States in accomplishing the New Years Resolution called “New Thru 30” I want you to consider joining today! It all begins January 10!
Last week I shared why I believe you should join in reading through the entire New Testament in...
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Why You Should Join Me In This Resolution! TODAY!!
2010 is FINALLY HERE! A chance to break away from the you of 2009 and the rest of the “aughts” and to create a new identity for yourself as we kick off this new decade.
As we begin this new year, and new decade, I want you to consider joining me in beginning 2010 on the right foot and commit to reading the entire New Testament and/or completing a physical fitness program. But...