Posts from 2010
Does our best really matter?
In 1944, an unknown sales representative wrote down a phrase on a napkin that became one of the best-known marketing slogans in American history. “When you care enough to send the very best.” That simple sentence shaped the business vision of Hallmark Cards; but, interestingly enough, I think it also echoed a timeless truth. There is a connection between what and how we…
How Do You Make Decisions?
A friend asked my opinion today. As my husband is wont to say “Opinions are like belly buttons, everybody’s got one.” I am no exception. I have one belly button, but myriad opinions. So I listened readily to his question. I was eager to give away one of my fabulous opinions. My friend presented some questions he wanted to add to a document, I was willing…
And the Winner Is…
Life is a contest. And we are all in it. We dream and desire and we work very hard to be the “est”. The prettiest, fastest, smartest, wittiest, kindest. We want to be the best. At something. At something we like to do. Something that we admire or enjoy. We want to be the best at something that others will admire. It is heartbreaking to be eliminated from the…
A Review of “The Jesus Manifesto”- by Sweet and Viola
There is no more noble or needed theme to be studied, preached or dedicated to than the centrality of Christ and His Lordship. The fact that we need to be reawakened often to that theme speaks to our tendency to drift into doctrinal and practical dreaminess, and so any book written with that intent…
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like
The Kingdom of Heaven is like an army engaged in a far reaching battle. One day the commander in chief of the army sent orders to the captain of one of his companies: “Have your lieutenant ready a platoon to be deployed to an additional front.” The lieutenant assembled a small group of volunteers for the platoon. Under the direction of the commander in chief…
It’s for All! It’s for Life!
It’s that time of year again. Schools on every level are ramping up their programs and the familiar sounds of paper rustling, books dropping and lockers clanging fill the air. The Adult Discipleship Ministry classes at Grace are no exception…except for the lockers! Two new classes begin on Sunday September 19th at 9:30am. Here is the line up of great classes for you…