I recently came across this description of unction while reading and thought it was so good that it should be shared.  There is quite a lot of talk about church growth methodology but you don’t hear much about this in the discussion!

I am proud to learn that you were able to select a search committee for the new pastor at Harrah Church.  Someone is going to get an amazing opportunity to lead a group of people that love the Lord, each other, and the lost.

Is it ever proper to judge another person?  In Matthew chapter 7:1-3 Christ said: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.  “Why do you look at the speck of [...]

Life can be overwhelming!  I have 5 small children, my wife, 2 dogs, 2 horses, a growing ministry with a Christian school and early learning center, speaking engagements, family, friends, personal hobbies etc., that all deserve my attention.

The mission of Harrah Church is to fully develop people in Christ.  Healthy development requires people to be self-feeders.  We cannot fully develop by listening to a sermon or two a week.  We must be willing to go deeper.

A spiritual sponge is a person who constantly soaks up your spiritual energy.  This can be good or bad so you have to use discernment when it comes to spiritual sponges in your life.

Lets face it gossip is a reality in the church.  It has been since the church started 2000 years ago.  That is why James writes about it.  It is destructive and we must be aware of it.  One may be inclined to think that something is going on around me that caused me to write [...]

I was reading in my journal this morning and today is the anniversary date of Harrah Christian School’s first day of class.  The following is an excerpt from 09-02-08:

When I was a kid and I wanted to go skating on Friday night I always started by asking my mom if I could go.  She always said, “Ask your father.”  So I would go to my dad and say, “Dad can I go skating mom said it was okay?”

I returned from Cincinnati last week and I am so glad to be back home.  Having a new baby and then being out of town a week really has upset my routine.