by Thad | Jan 17, 2013 | Culture, Gospel, Leadership
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...
by Thad | Oct 15, 2012 | Bonney Lake Church Plant, Gospel, Leadership, News, Open Life
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...
by Thad | Jul 30, 2012 | Bonney Lake Church Plant, Leadership, Open Life
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...
by Thad | May 29, 2012 | Culture, Leadership, Life, News, Social Networking, Stories
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...
by Thad | May 23, 2012 | Culture, Leadership, Life
Seems like every week I engage in a conversation with someone about life, marketing, business and faith. Some of these are actually in person, but often the conversation begins with something that was projected via a talk I gave, blog post, tweet or comment on a...
by Thad | May 9, 2012 | Culture, Gospel, Leadership, Life
Before reading, choose not to be offended…just process this, get your brain thinking! Obama made a big step today by sharing his “personal opinion”. It just so happens that his personal feelings actually do affect more than just him, but that is beside the point. ...