Archive for September, 2007

what you reading?

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

Welcome to the conversation.
I’ve got some great reading suggestions from previous what you reading? posts, so I thought I’d let you know once more what I’m reading and hear what you are reading at the moment.
Here’s what I’m reading: 

The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey

Reveal by Greg Hawkins and Cally Parkinson

Permission Marketing by Seth Godin

The Unexpected […]

win-win churches

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Welcome to the conversation.
I’m reading Stephen Covey’s The 8th Habit at the moment and have been reminded of the habit of Win-Win he’s identified and defined.  Basically it means that both sides in any interaction win.
The other alternatives are (1) Win-Lose: I win, you lose; (2) Lose-Win: you win but I lose; (3) Lose-Lose: you’ve got the […]

a servant’s end

Monday, September 17th, 2007

Welcome to the conversation.
Quote for the Day:
THE WAY OF GOD IS THE PATH OF SERVANTHOOD.  THIS IS NOT A TEST TO SEE IF WE DESERVE BETTER.  IT IS GOD OFFERING US THE BEST OF HIMSELF AND THE BEST OF LIFE.  GOD CALLS US TO BE SERVANTS BECAUSE GOD IS A SERVANT.
Erwin McManus: Stand Against the […]

mission is …

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Welcome to the conversation.
How’s this for a definition of mission: Mission is doing what’s on the heart of God. 
I’ve also been thinking about how this is an integral part of our lives, so mission isn’t something we do so much as something we are.
Paul helps us to connect these two up as he shares: ‘Take […]

off-road disciplines

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

OFF-ROAD DISCIPLINES by Earl Creps  
 
Welcome to the conversation. 
This is a book review in two parts (prepared originally for the Willow Creek Association: UK and Ireland).  The first part is quite short and may be as much as you need to read to be convinced that this is a book worthwhile getting into.  The second […]


[ Login ]