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      Quote Of The Day - C.S. Lewis, The Rewards of Heaven

      Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

      As I think about the great hope found in Jesus’ Resurrection I found this quote especially meaningful (via Kent Hughes):
      We must not be troubled by unbelievers when they say that this promise of rewards makes the Christian’s life a mercenary affair.  There are different kinds of reward.  There is the reward which has no natural [...]

      Quote Of The Day - George MacDonald On Prayer

      Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

      I’m just finishing up Liberating Ministry From The Success Syndrome by Kent & Barbara Hughes. Here’s a quote from their chapter, “Success is Prayer.”
      Why pray if God knows what we want and need before we ask? MacDonald’s answer:
      What if he knows prayer to be the thing we need first and most? What [...]

      Quote Of The Day - Michael Jackson

      Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

      I read an interview with Michael Jackson in Ebony Magazine. Here’s a quote:
      “Ebony: Who impresses you?
      MJ: As far as artistry, I think Ne-Yo is doing wonderful. But he has a very Michael Jackson feel, too. But that’s what I like about him. I can tell he’s a guy who understands writing.”
      Nice…

      Quote for Today

      Thursday, October 4th, 2007

      Found this quote via Shawn Lovejoy.  I hope I will always remember the primacy of prayer in the advancement of the kingdom.
      “Prayer is the mightiest agent to advance God’s Kingdom.”
      -EM Bounds
      If you liked that post, check these…LifeConnection, Fourth & Final Sneak Preview Service by jason on January 16th, 2008Our House & Other Crap by [...]

      Quote for Today

      Monday, May 14th, 2007

      I randomly came across this today as I read some blogs.
      “The world is dying
      …yet we still lend our prayers to convenience�
      Haley Dake

      Quote for Today

      Tuesday, May 8th, 2007

      “If you’re persecuted all the time but you never attract people to Christ it’s because your obnoxious not because you’re faithful.  And if you’re never ever ever persecuted, ever, for your faith it’s because you’re a coward.”
      -Tim Keller
      Watch the whole thing.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DGbkw6tC8k

      Quote for Today

      Friday, April 13th, 2007

      Definitely the quote of the week. OUCH, in a good way.
      “The danger of the internet isn’t necessarily the porn, but the continued wasting of time to find the next great thing.”
      Michael Goheen
      HT: Goodmanson

      Quote for Today

      Thursday, April 5th, 2007

      I’ve heard this quote from Barnett before but I needed to hear it today, great stuff:
      “You are addicted to a dream of being a success–let that dream die and then live to the dream of being a blessing.�
      Matthew Barnett, Dream Center, L.A.

      Good Thoughts From Guy Kawasaki

      Monday, March 26th, 2007

      I am finishing up The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki. There have been a lot of great thoughts in the book so far, a ton of relevant ideas for church launching. I’m sure I’ve said this before but there is a huge correlation between starting a church and starting a business [...]

      Quote for Today

      Monday, March 26th, 2007

      “How you see yourself tends to determine what you do & what/who you end up loving.”
      Steve Trout, Kaleo Church
      HT: Drew Goodmanson

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