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September 3, 2010

Idolatry of the Past

By Eyvonne


Today I heard a radio spot on a local Christian station advertising a para-church organization in our city. The stated goal of this organization was to “get the church back to what it used to be in this country.”  Those are their words.

The ad troubled me. I couldn’t help but wonder what “getting the church back to what it used to be in this country” meant.

Here are some of the descriptions that came to my mind:
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September 1, 2010

3 Signs that Life Has Gotten Out of Balance

By Eyvonne

Life can get crazy sometimes! Work, school, home, sporting events, church, friends, and family all complete for my time. It’s easy to let life become unmanageable.

Here are some ways that I can tell when my life is out of balance:
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August 27, 2010

Sometimes, it’s better to get caught by daddy!

By Eyvonne


I came home from work yesterday and learned that my 8 year-old daughter rode down the concrete steps in front of our house while sitting inside a plastic cooler.

Earlier in the day, my husband heard a commotion while studying in the living room.   He quickly went outside and  put a stop to the most exciting ride since the Tornado at Six Flags.

He barked, “You’re grounded!” and immediately sent the neighbor children home.
Find out what happened next …

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August 24, 2010

Lessons from Transformational Church: Small Group Revolution

By Eyvonne

Transformational ChurchI have been reading the book Transformational Church by Ed Stetzer and Thom Rainer. This book is the Good to Great for church leadership. The chapter on small groups titled “Community: Connect People with People” has been particularly convicting.
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August 23, 2010

Giving up . . .

By Eyvonne

I’m giving up the on the idea that:

  • I can do it. I can’t do everything.  My time is my most valuable asset and my commitment to God can be gauged my how I spend my time.
  • A full schedule indicates a full life. A schedule that is too full hinders the movement of God in my life.  I have become so protective of my time I don’t spend as much on people in spontaneous situations where God works.

  • There will be time in the future to do x. If there is something important to me, I need to prioritize it, put it on a list, and get it done.
  • Owning property is a way to personal security. My security is in Christ, not my things.

These are just a few things on my mind lately.  What about you?  Are there any ideas that you’re giving up?

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