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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,...
6 Outreach Leadership Lessons From Johnny Appleseed
John Chapman, aka the legendary “Johnny Appleseed”, was a missionary who reached out to Native Americans in the Ohio Valley in the early 1800s.
He...
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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,...
Mega-Churches or Medium-sized Churches…?
Someone sent me a tweet recently I’ve been thinking about. He asked about mega-churches and if many of the people they attract simply come...
Why Kindness?
I was asked to write two book forwards this week. This is something I have done for a number of writers – more in...
Was Osama Bin Laden Saved?
The cover of Time magazine recently featured Pastor Rob Bell and his controversial new book that hones in on the weighty issue of eternity....
Lesson #6: “Big God!”…Your Perspective on Him Will Change.
#6: “Big God!”…Your Perspective on Him Will Change.
When death has come your way, your image of God will be altered. It has to. The...
7.5 Lessons I Learned About Outreach At Burning Man
The famous Burning Man Festival is happening right now in the desert north of Reno right now. About 50,000 people from all over the world...
Lesson #10: Turtles Last Longer Than Rabbits
#10: Turtles Last Longer Than Rabbits
You’ve heard Aesop’s story about the tortoise and the hare. In this classic tale, the hare takes off quickly...
Simplifying God’s Voice
Do you feel inadequate in the area of connecting with God's voice? When you hear others mention they have gotten specific guidance from God...
Syncing With The Spirit
When I hook up my iPhone or my iPod with my laptop all that is new is caught up.
I make deposits in the Spirit...
OUTREACH & EVANGELISM
Dave Jacobs Interview “Steve Sjogren: Still Cleaning Toilets”
Steve Sjogren: Still Cleaning Toilets
Dave: Sorry that I haven’t kept up on “All-Things-Sjogren” but the last I heard you had planted a church in Florida,...
Toilet Cleaning Considerations
I just came back with teams doing a restroom cleaning outreach. I seem to have some sort of touch with this outreach – in...
Extending Your Half-Life In The Community
The term Half-life refers to how long something continues to have an influence on a system. For example, how long does a medication remain...
LEADERSHIP
Ready, FIRE!, Aim
Are you reticent, or ready for action today? Most of the time we talk ourselves...
The Quickening
The Scriptures use the word Quickening to refer to the living presence of the Holy...
Making Deals with God
Sometimes it’s a good idea to negotiate with God. When she was seeking to know...
The Difference Between a Good Idea and a God Idea
Good Idea
Stressed out
Serious-minded
Comes as a result of brainstorming and hard work
Comes from many efforts
Feel accomplished...
The Power of A Persistent Idea
There is nothing more powerful on earth than an idea that is carried out over...
LIFE LESSONS
Focus on the Future
Did you know that Apple stock purchased in 1997 has gone up 9000% to today’s market? I came close to investing heavily in Apple...
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Hats Off to Steve Jobs
By now you’ve heard of the passing of Apple’s Steve Job.
He was touched with the fire of God.
I thank God for his life. He...
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Dave Jacobs Interview “Steve Sjogren: Still Cleaning Toilets”
Steve Sjogren: Still Cleaning Toilets
Dave: Sorry that I haven’t kept up on “All-Things-Sjogren” but the last I heard you had planted a church in Florida,...
Focus on the Future
Did you know that Apple stock purchased in 1997 has gone up 9000% to today’s market? I came close to investing heavily in Apple...
Hats Off to Steve Jobs
By now you’ve heard of the passing of Apple’s Steve Job.
He was touched with the fire of God.
I thank God for his life. He...
