Archive | May, 2010

Finding Your Center

Posted on 29. May, 2010 by in Spirituality

Today, Pastor Ann Roda delivered an outstanding message on finding your center.  She gave an example of the center of the Bible. Literally. The actual center of the bible is found in Psalms 118:8-9 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take [...]

Bible Apps You Can Count On

Posted on 29. May, 2010 by in Spirituality, Technology

There was a guy who always had his phone out during church.  It drove me crazy, especially when I could observe him from the pulpit.  It appeared he was texting. How rude!  Of course, because he wasn’t giving God his full attention during worship (not, because my ego was crushed or anything.) One day, while [...]

What Every Pastor Wants – iPad

Posted on 27. May, 2010 by in Technology, Uncategorized

Have you been drooling for the new iPad?  Wondering how in the world you could justify the one world wonder?  If you are like me, and own every imaginable Apple product (i.e., Mac Pro, iMac, iPod, iPhone), it is hard to reasonably have an excuse. That was until Little Mountain Productions came up with the [...]

National Outreach Convention

Posted on 27. May, 2010 by in Leadership

National Outreach Convention

Did you know? Half of all U.S. churches did not add ONE new member through conversion growth.*  75 churches closes last week?  That is scary when we consider the great commission that God has given us.  What has gone wrong?  What are we doing wrong?  Every pastor and church leader could use some extra continuing [...]

Sex and the City with Girlfriends

Posted on 26. May, 2010 by in Leadership

Opening night is tonight.   Thousands of women are planning on attending the midnight showing of Sex and the City, as if Harry Potter was premiering.  My Facebook is filled with random updates of lady friends getting their ticket to the ‘event’ and inviting many of their friends to join them to watch Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda,  [...]

What Does Creativity Involve?

Posted on 26. May, 2010 by in Leadership

When you think of the word creative, what comes to your mind first?  Do you think of artistic, inventor, designer?  How about versatile?  Mark Waltz, pastor of connections at Granger Community Church helps explain the need for creativity in leadership on his website, BecausePeopleMatter.com In order for a company or organization to grow, the top [...]

Water for Haiti

Posted on 25. May, 2010 by in Mission

I put this short video together hoping you will see the work I am involved with through Sharing Our Strength International.  I am really proud of the efforts we have been making to bring clean water, medical assistance, and education to the wonderful people of Haiti.

Spiritual Retreats

Posted on 25. May, 2010 by in Activities, Spirituality

Spiritual Retreats are a great way to reconnect with God. Check these out… Bon Secours Spiritual Center (410) 442-1320 bonsecours.org… 1525 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104 Dayspring Retreat Center c/o Nat Reid 11301 Neelsville Church Road Germantown, MD 20876 301.428.9348 Am Kolel Sanctuary and Renewal Center 19520 Darnestown Road Beallsville, MD 20839-3308 (301) 349-2799 Fax [...]