Category Archives: Ministry

Romans 16: Jon Stacy

As I said yesterday, I’m sending this week in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. I’ve asked my friend Jon to write a guest commentary for today’s Bible study on Romans 16. I know you’ll be blessed by reading his thoughts. … Continue reading

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2011 Books of the Year

2011 marks the first time I’ve ever hit my mark of reading 52 books in a year. Going back to school had a lot to do with that, but I’m pumped. I’ve had this goal for so long, now I … Continue reading

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The Art of Saying No

I’m like most people I know: too busy. I’m probably a nerd for doing this, but I begin each Monday morning by diagramming out my week: administrative responsibilities on Monday, meetings and visits to make on Tuesday, classes to teach … Continue reading

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The Rave Project

Dr. Nancy Nason-Clark believes there is a “holy hush” in most religious communities regarding domestic violence. Consider this: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly 5.3 million incidents of interpersonal violence occur each year among United States … Continue reading

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South Africa

Merry Christmas. This will be my last post for a few weeks. At some point in the next couple weeks, I’ll be making a very special trip, a trip I’ve wanted to make for several years. I’ll be going to … Continue reading

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Easter Thoughts: Resurrection

Today I had the opportunity to worship at my “home church”, College Hills in Lebanon, Tennessee. When you’re in full time ministry, there aren’t a lot of opportunities to go back “home” for Sunday service; in my 10+ years of … Continue reading

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On Preaching: Information and Inspiration

I think it’s easy to think of preaching as a mere transaction of information from pulpit to congregation. To be fair, one of the aims of preaching should be to present the truths of Scripture in clear and understandable terms. … Continue reading

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Rob Bell on Ministry

If I can find the time tomorrow, I want to begin a series on preaching that I’ve been mulling over for about a year now. I know a lot of blogs focus on the particular vocation of the blogger; I’ve … Continue reading

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Shanon’s House of Compassion

Shanon’s House of Compassion is a tangible expression of the Gospel of Jesus, seeking to provide hospitality for families dealing with the extended hospitalization of a loved one. Continue reading

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Set My Rhythm

Let the pulsating meter of True love Be the pace at which I march Continue reading

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