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Thanks for November Hits
Thank you for 5,612 hits on my blog in November, the most so far. Ryan
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Christmas through the Eyes of a Child- Wonder and Awe
Our 2011 Advent sermon series is entitled Christmas through the Eyes of a Child. We’re rereading the familiar Christmas story and rediscovering for ourselves the excitement and awe that children experience at Christmastime. It might surprise you to know that … Continue reading
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Zig Ziglar on Gratitude
Do you want to feel more thankful on this Thanksgiving? Watch this short video of Zig Ziglar speaking about gratitude.
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If the Starbucks Loses Its Coffee-ness…
On the last two Mondays that I’ve stopped by the Ashland Starbucks, they’ve been out of coffee. Their “coffee machine” is broken. Starbucks without coffee is like a gas station without gas, a grocery store without groceries, (add your own … Continue reading
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Thanks to Steve Jobs
I just read that Steve Jobs passed away today. What a giant of innovation! Thanks for groundbreaking, innovative, and exciting products. Thanks for riveting presentations that captivated people’s imaginations. Thanks for making computers intuitive. Thanks for making products that help … Continue reading
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Rob Bell is Producing a TV Show
Rob Bell is writing and producing a show on ABC with the producer of Lost. Guess that’s why he’s moving to LA. http://m.deadline.com/2011/09/abc-buys-spiritual-drama-from-lost-exec-producer-carlton-cuse-and-pastor-rob-bell/
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Leadership Institute Pre-Conference
No live blogging from Church of the Resurrection Leadership Institute today. Its the preconference day. I’ll start live blogging tomorrow.
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20th Anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind
Unbelievably, today is the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s Nevermind album on September 24, 1991. Growing up in the Midwest, I remember hearing “Smells Like Teen Spirit” for the first time in late fall or winter of 1991/1992. … Continue reading
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In Honor of Steve Jobs
Following Steve Jobs’ resignation from Apple, I thought I would reprise an idea I blogged about a few months ago, preaching like Steve Jobs. While you watch his latest keynote presentation on iCloud, notice: The visual simplicity of Jobs’ presentation … Continue reading
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Critiquing my Own Preaching Style
Some people view critique and feedback negatively. Others think that if someone critiques their own performance, they’re insecure or a novice. I’ve been preaching since I was 16 years old. My first sermon was in November of 1993, almost 18 … Continue reading
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