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#KindnessNow Servant Evangelism Summit
WHY KINDNESS NOW?
Servant Evangelism is a tested, effective missional practice for Leaders and Believers and we hope it will become the Rhythm of your...
Kind is the New Classy
As a woman in today’s world, you know the pressure you feel on all sides to conform to society’s expectations. In her new book, Kind...
Trader Joe’s Employees – My Kind of People
A friend and I attended a pastor’s conference awhile back. It was a pretty relaxed group; some might say too relaxed! At the end,...
Jesus is the Model
I have been overseeing a threaded online discussion with dozens of pastors from around the world. Has been interesting as always.
My beginning - "Jesus...
8 Projects to Try Out This Fall
I'm often asked about the best projects for success. Whether it’s a warm and sunny area like Southern California, or Seattle where it apparently...
Kindness in the News
Belle and Abby: Kindness in Middle School for All
Belle holds open one door, Abby the other, and they go to work.
"Morning Jack! How's football...
How’s Your Smile?
Since I was a child I’ve been told there is healing power in a smile. As with a lot of gifts, the giver can...
Kindness Now: A Biblical Overview, Part 1
Why Kindness?
The concept of demonstrating God’s Kindness is not a new idea. The pattern of Kindness is shown clearly in the character of God...
Larry’s Last Words
Comedian Stephen Wright says he wishes his first words would have been “Quote” so at the end of life his life he could just...
OUTREACH & EVANGELISM
Lesson #8: You Will Become A More Focused Person.
#8: You Will Become A More Focused Person.
Our view of God becomes more intense when a death occurs. We also become more focused during...
The Kindness Paradox
Are you a kindness hypocrite? Welcome to the club!
A man once told Dwight Moody, the prolific evangelist...
Lesson #4: What You Have Known Will Probably Be Recycled
#4: What You Have Known Will Probably Be Recycled
During my medical meltdown, when I was "out," I heard God speak to me in...
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Will Yourself to Grow
Will yourself to grow
He came across as many...
Persist- Plant Your Trees
Inspired Vision + Willingness to stick = Victory!
Don’t...
It’s About Challenge
I’m taking a break from my book for today.
I was talking with a pastor friend...
Lesson #3: In Humbling, There Is Restoration
Lesson #3: In Humbling, There Is Restoration
Once you’ve gone through a death process you...
Lesson #2: When God Shows Up Everything Is Subject To Change
Lesson #2: When God Shows Up Everything Is Subject To Change
When I died I was...
LIFE LESSONS
Lesson #9: You Will Need To Monitor Your Regrets
#9: You Will Need To Monitor Your Regrets
A death will usher in a flood of second thoughts, regrets, and negative inward ponderings. Such thoughts...
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Just got back from several days of conferencing in southern California. It has been a while since I last was in a highly charged...
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Will Yourself to Grow
Will yourself to grow
He came across as many pastors - a caring, nurturing guy who probably holds...
Persist- Plant Your Trees
Inspired Vision + Willingness to stick = Victory!
Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you...
Lesson #9: You Will Need To Monitor Your Regrets
#9: You Will Need To Monitor Your Regrets
A death will usher in a flood of second thoughts, regrets, and negative inward ponderings. Such thoughts...