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Recently we accepted an offer to go to Indonesia for a moth in the middle of August to pastor a church called ICA Surabaya. We will be reaching out to this city, and traveling into some more remote spaces to start new churches, and even do a little medical missions...John 3:16 and 17
I never share John 3:16 without sharing John 3:17. I think in our current cultural reality the one needs the other for the sake of clarity and health. John 3:16–17 (NIV84) 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him...12 man time
Open Life Changes Location for Sunday 01.13.13 – 10am Gathering will be redirected to Kevin & Christy Phillips house 3015 220th Avenue East Lake Tapps WA 98391 This Sunday Open Life goes 12th Man by encouraging you to be present with our community in one of two...“Those types of people”
Was just asked “if I associate with those types of people”. In short, I said, “YES!” I am honestly shocked that this question could even be asked by one calling themselves a Christian. In the Gospel, one of the first records of Jesus life,...Praying for Workers
The Bible is so true, “the harvest is plentiful and the workers are few” Matthew 9:36-38. This past weekend was one that will go down in the books. It was filled with God filling in the blanks in areas that were unexpected, but beautiful. Those moments...Holy Indignation
Church, there is something wrong with us if the most gifted people are leaving in order to make it to the top! We love The Voice in the Huff family, but watching the first show in the third season tonight only took three performances to bring back a righteous...Leadership “hitch”
Every Sunday at Open Life we utilize a volunteer force that is full of amazing leaders who go shoulder to shoulder to make a church gathering happen in a market place worship environment. Some volunteer roles are easy for anyone to do, and others need very specific...“Alternative;” a bad approach for marketing.
I love all kinds of music (just check my Spotify playlists). So why would I seek out an alternative? One station I find myself listening to has the worst marketing line ever, kills me every time I hear it. “A positive music alternative.” We don’t live in a world...Ten Bites In
Last week I opened a box of Kix and poured a bowl full to begin my day. About ten bites in…surprise! I saw something out of place in my bowl amidst the circular corn goodness, it was a 4 inch long yellow twistie-tie. The yellow plastic kind with a wire...Our Church
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I do enjoy gadgets. I use them to be the most effective steward of my time and talents. Here are my three newest gadgets I am watching, wishing for, or utilizing to increase my ministry effectiveness;
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