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Ken

Jan 02
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Vacation

Lessons from Vacation

By Family
We just returned from vacation. Just to be clear, we just returned from a so-so vacation and "so-so" isn't an actual place. If it were, phonetically it sounds either tropical or tundra and, based on our experience, it's definitely not tropical. To be fair, I'm sure that Galveston is a nice place when the weather cooperates and the sun shines and the winds aren't picking up small cars and relocating them down the street. So, here are a few lessons I learned from this week of vacation. Arrive earlier than you think you need to, even when your flight is at 5:20 on a Sunday morning. This is especially true when you are flying the weekend after Christmas and a storm has cancelled flights all across the Southeast. Two of us made it through security in time; two of us did not. Pack your phone charger in your laptop bag.…
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Dec 31
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2015 in the Rear View Mirror

By Church
It's about noon, Eastern Standard Time, and I'm enjoying a cup of coffee in Galveston, TX. We close the office between Christmas and New Year's and I took the family south to Texas. I believe it's called a vacation. For the record, the coffee probably would have tasted better in Florida ... but that's in the past. This past year has brought change to our lives and loves, as time has a habit of doing. Our oldest daughter graduated high school and started college. Our youngest daughter got her driving permit. Tonya continues to love her first-graders. Me? I got older and a little bit wiser. Progress doesn't always unfold in a straight line. But if you end ahead of where you started, that is progress. In my line of work progress can be a bit fuzzy. Pastors and preachers are tempted to measure progress in terms of heads and…
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Dec 30
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Passions and Interests

By Church
Everyone needs a few passions. Here are a few things that catch my fancy on a regular basis. Fine-tuning my ability to communicate God’s truth clearly. Finding ways to leverage new technologies to grow and expand the kingdom. Investing relationally in up-and-coming leaders. Helping church planters grow healthy churches. Drinking good coffee.
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Dec 30
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Where Life and Faith Intersect

By Church
Thank you for stopping by my spot on the information super highway. Whether you came here on purpose or wandered in by accident, I'm glad you're here. I write about life from my perspective -- which includes faith, family, and making a difference in the world. Feel free to drop me a line.
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Dec 27
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Prince of Peace

By Church
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. -- Isaiah 9:6-7 Nearly every person I’ve ever met has wanted peace – shape or form. Isaiah predicted the coming of the Prince of Peace. Jesus promised to leave us with his peace. The Apostle Paul said one of the results of the Holy Spirit’s influence in our lives would be the presence of peace. In fact, when the angels announced birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago, they did so by promising this: Luke 2:14 … “Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” I’m not one to argue with a sky full of angels, but for many of us we don’t experience all…
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