Thursday, August 13, 2009
can I set a blog to post in the future?
I mean if I change the post date and time - on the bottom right here to say January 1, 2010 at 5:00am will my blog not post until then... I am testing with this post, but I want go that far into the future - let's try maybe sometime later today.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Well the new web site is up, not complete, but up
Since the blog is now attached to the web site, and the web site is up.... I thought I would let the millions (acutally 3 - not 3 mil, but 3 LOL followers, my wife and kids aren't even following) of blog viewers know that aplacetotalk.net is up and running - not complete, but up!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
the new church - aplacetotalk and my roller coaster of thoughts...
Every other day I have a new thought about whether or not advertising and starting a new church is right, practical, and honoring to God.
Some days I wonder if advertising something like a "church" or a movement of God is just silly, (thinking about advertising a church reminds me of this picture - http://www.greetingcardsresource.com/miracle-healing-services.html) because if God is really doing something then people will just show up, because they are drawn to what God is doing. On other days I believe as strongly as anyone that God doesn't just randomly bless people or groups of people. Instead we discover God's will and recieve blessing (or the natural fruit of our labor) as a result of our work.
Today I thought I would take a moment to write down what I think - when I think I am thinking clearly. I will continue to do all that I can (to promote, advertise, and start the new church), without taking too much time and attention from my primary role as a husband and father of four, and at the same time I will remember that advertising, promotions and events are not the goal but just a tool to tell people about Jesus Christ.
So I will roll on with the public opening of aplacetotalk. Our first advertised public service will be Sunday, September 27th. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
twitter?
I am not sure I get this whole twitter thing.... is it just short posts about what you're doing?
Sorry - I just don't get it.
But since all the cool people are doing it.... I'm in!
Sorry - I just don't get it.
But since all the cool people are doing it.... I'm in!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Death
I am sad today, but I know that death for a believer, a friend of Christ like Jenni Wallace Cornwell isn't a sad thing. It is sad though for those of us who know and love her but are still here. For Josh, Judy, Layne, Amy, Jim, Debbie, and the rest of the family I am sad; but for Jenni I should be very happy. Jenni - congrats I will see you in eternity when it is my turn. I know you are having a wonderful time now.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Isn't it shocking when you are slapped in the face...
Isn't it shocking when you are slapped in the face...
As I was growing up we never gave money to people asking, I want to say that never is a strong word and that surely we did sometimes. The problem is - it may not be true. We nearly never gave money to the Salvation Army bell ringers, the girl scout collecting money, the churches selling trinkets outside of Wal-Mart, the blind selling light bulbs door to door, nor most anyone else. In fact I often remember hearing and making the statement "we (or I) gave at the church."
The other night I had a conversation with a friend who I believe grew up never giving at the church. I never even considered what his family might do with those we told "no, we gave at the church," until Sunday night. A third party made the comment about how my friend gave to everyone who asked. He may have never given or rarely had given at the church but he gave and maybe his way of giving was more much more Christ-like than mine. I am certainly not implying that his type of giving or anyone's giving would make them right with God - hopefully we understand that being right with God is all about grace and relationship with Jesus.
Well that was my slap in the face... so how will I apply that slap in the face in my life?
BALANCE - it seems that this is so often the answer in the Christian's life. Not legalistic or liberal but balanced, not a street preacher nor a mute when it comes to sharing Christ but a balanced Christian who follows God's leading in sharing, neither lazy nor a workaholic but balanced hardworking and willing to rest!
Well here again I want to be balanced... I pray that I will continue to give to a storehouse like a local church but I also want to participate in a church that isn't so financially bound that her members can't give to needs outside the local church as well!
As I was growing up we never gave money to people asking, I want to say that never is a strong word and that surely we did sometimes. The problem is - it may not be true. We nearly never gave money to the Salvation Army bell ringers, the girl scout collecting money, the churches selling trinkets outside of Wal-Mart, the blind selling light bulbs door to door, nor most anyone else. In fact I often remember hearing and making the statement "we (or I) gave at the church."
The other night I had a conversation with a friend who I believe grew up never giving at the church. I never even considered what his family might do with those we told "no, we gave at the church," until Sunday night. A third party made the comment about how my friend gave to everyone who asked. He may have never given or rarely had given at the church but he gave and maybe his way of giving was more much more Christ-like than mine. I am certainly not implying that his type of giving or anyone's giving would make them right with God - hopefully we understand that being right with God is all about grace and relationship with Jesus.
Well that was my slap in the face... so how will I apply that slap in the face in my life?
BALANCE - it seems that this is so often the answer in the Christian's life. Not legalistic or liberal but balanced, not a street preacher nor a mute when it comes to sharing Christ but a balanced Christian who follows God's leading in sharing, neither lazy nor a workaholic but balanced hardworking and willing to rest!
Well here again I want to be balanced... I pray that I will continue to give to a storehouse like a local church but I also want to participate in a church that isn't so financially bound that her members can't give to needs outside the local church as well!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
YMCA Basketball Champs....
This is a note that I gave each of my 9-10 year old basketball players after the championship game yesterday, actually I gave it to their parents and the parents could pass it along if they approved. They played an amazing game yesterday and won the Statesville, Hickory, Conover, and Lyle Creek YMCA basketball tournament championship for their age division.
I have so enjoyed coaching each of you guys. I ran across a picture of a team I coached 11 or 12 years ago and I could still remember each of the kids. Now I didn’t remember each of their names but I could remember something about every one of them. You guys are a team much like them, great kids that I will remember for a long time to come. During the tournament we focused on five things. I want to share with you five things about life that go along with those five keys to basketball.
Trust - In basketball there is nothing more important than trusting your team mates and passing the basketball. In life I would encourage you to trust people until they prove to not be trustworthy. My favorite line from the Chronicles of Narnia is “Have you ever known Lucy to be a liar before?” That line isn’t in the movie... so you would have to read the book to find it.
Believe - In basketball you have to believe in your shot, and in life I would encourage you to believe in Jesus Christ. Now I want tell you to find a certain religion or a certain church, but I would tell you to believe in Jesus and follow Him with all of your life. Allow Jesus to guide every area of your life. He is the world’s greatest coach, He died for His team and He picks you.
Talk - Find other followers of Jesus to talk to and talk to them often. In life just like in basketball you need team mates to coach you and you need to coach one another. One fourth of the New Testament was written by one man (Luke) to one other man (Theophilus). Those books are the gospel of Luke, and the Acts of the
Apostles. They are the best example I know of humans coaching one another.
Find - In basketball we talked about finding a place for your butt. In life I would encourage you to find a place for your hands. Find something that you love and do it well. If a man doesn’t work, he doesn’t eat. Except in America and America may change someday, so find work you love and do it with all your energy.
Scream - Well screaming scares the other team and allows you to enjoy the game. In life I think you should do the same thing. Never be afraid to scream and enjoy every part of life! Life is fun and every commandment that God gives, helps you enjoy life!
- Hope to see you again, Josh
I have so enjoyed coaching each of you guys. I ran across a picture of a team I coached 11 or 12 years ago and I could still remember each of the kids. Now I didn’t remember each of their names but I could remember something about every one of them. You guys are a team much like them, great kids that I will remember for a long time to come. During the tournament we focused on five things. I want to share with you five things about life that go along with those five keys to basketball.
Trust - In basketball there is nothing more important than trusting your team mates and passing the basketball. In life I would encourage you to trust people until they prove to not be trustworthy. My favorite line from the Chronicles of Narnia is “Have you ever known Lucy to be a liar before?” That line isn’t in the movie... so you would have to read the book to find it.
Believe - In basketball you have to believe in your shot, and in life I would encourage you to believe in Jesus Christ. Now I want tell you to find a certain religion or a certain church, but I would tell you to believe in Jesus and follow Him with all of your life. Allow Jesus to guide every area of your life. He is the world’s greatest coach, He died for His team and He picks you.
Talk - Find other followers of Jesus to talk to and talk to them often. In life just like in basketball you need team mates to coach you and you need to coach one another. One fourth of the New Testament was written by one man (Luke) to one other man (Theophilus). Those books are the gospel of Luke, and the Acts of the
Apostles. They are the best example I know of humans coaching one another.
Find - In basketball we talked about finding a place for your butt. In life I would encourage you to find a place for your hands. Find something that you love and do it well. If a man doesn’t work, he doesn’t eat. Except in America and America may change someday, so find work you love and do it with all your energy.
Scream - Well screaming scares the other team and allows you to enjoy the game. In life I think you should do the same thing. Never be afraid to scream and enjoy every part of life! Life is fun and every commandment that God gives, helps you enjoy life!
- Hope to see you again, Josh
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