Sample Lesson: Character

August/13/2024 17:17

The following is a lesson that didn’t make it to the final draft of my book, Simple Leadership. I am putting it here to serve as a sample of what the 30 lessons in the book are like. I’d be super honored if you picked up a copy for yourself or a friend.

10 lessons from 10 Years

October/31/2022 10:43

We started Overflow Church in our living room with 10 people(one in a womb) 10 years ago. We had no money and knew nobody in the city we were called to. We didn't have much. What we did have was a word from the Lord, and that gave us hope! Here are 10 things I've learned. Some of these things might appear as whining, but they are not. They are part of owning this glorious field God has called us to steward.
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Desire/Data.

February/24/2022 22:52

Theology, the study of God's nature, is not a bad word. Everyone has a belief system concerning God. Some only have a belief system, but they don't know the person their belief is pursuing. Some only have a passionate desire, and their theology is shallow and often weak. Our theology should produce nearness to God, and our nearness should cause us to explore the truth concerning his nature. To contrast, passion for and knowledge of God is a false dichotomy. Read More...

2021 Book Review

December/26/2021 16:20

A Guy at the Door..

February/20/2021 20:42

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Today our video doorbell went off, so I answered it digitally because I thought the guy was a salesman. Plus, we were about to leave. He said he was from the Seventh Day Adventist Church. I quickly made my way to the door. I have always been a little unsure about the 7DA, so it was a way to have a quick conversation with someone who has some different views and give me a peek into their beliefs. I had read a lot and heard some things but no discussions with an actual person.
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Speaking Your Mind

February/18/2021 16:37

Speaking your mind is not virtuous; self-control is.

We've all met someone, or some of us have been at times (me!✋) people who simply say whatever they think. Often we consider that virtuous. Honesty is a virtue. But you know what else is? Self-Control.
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