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Are You Really Outwardly Focused?
Have you noticed that the U.S. Church tends to go through trends every now and then? Books are written, conferences are held, programs come...
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Explore God/Chicago 2019
WHAT IS EXPLORE GOD CHICAGO 2019?
Explore God Chicago 2019 is a Community Outreach Initiative led by a committee of local pastors and business and...
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
Are You Really Outwardly Focused?
Have you noticed that the U.S. Church tends to go through trends every now and then? Books are written, conferences are held, programs come...
Reaching Out in the Fall
Sometimes I’m asked, “What do you do for outreach when the weather doesn’t cooperate?” It’s not that difficult but it requires a little bit...
Reaching Out with Waffles?
It’s amazing how transferable kindness outreach is. To reach out with God’s love in a practical way - to bring the Good News to...
LEADERSHIP
How to Increase Your Reach
God has placed in your heart and mine a desire to reach out beyond ourselves....
Lonnie Frisbee Autobiography Coming
Few people have had more impact on the 20th church scene in the west than...
What Will You Be Known For?
A friend of mine wrote a couple of popular books but those came out a...
Earning the Right to Be Heard
A few years ago in Conspiracy of Kindness, I made the statement, “We must earn...
How to Release Love at Your Church
As you make loving others the priority of your church’s life all other goals that...
LIFE LESSONS
Mistakes I’m Glad My Kids Made
Parents tend to stress themselves out in hopes of raising children that are going to “do right” at all times. I know that was...
MEDIA
Why I Mourn Jerry Sandusky
By now we’ve all heard the salacious details that were brought out in the Jerry Sandusky trial for sex abuse. He was found guilty...
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Are You Really Outwardly Focused?
Have you noticed that the U.S. Church tends to go through trends every now and then? Books are written, conferences are held, programs come...
Latest News About Steve & Janie Sjogren
From Charlie Wear:
Friends of Steve and Janie Sjogren are asking, "What is happening in the world of Steve Sjogren, the Kindness Guy, and his...
Reaching Out in the Fall
Sometimes I’m asked, “What do you do for outreach when the weather doesn’t cooperate?” It’s not that difficult but it requires a little bit...