Have you ever been watching TV when a “Breaking News” segment comes on? There's always dramatic music and special graphics. What I’m about to share with you isn’t breaking news. Honestly, it’s not even news. Here it is: People are human and humans make mistakes. That includes Christians and Christian parents, and it includes Christian pastors who are parents. The lesson I’m sharing with you I learned the hard way – by making mistakes. Confession is a vital part of spiritual development. Why do many people get uncomfortable talking about confession? One obvious reason is this: It means having to admit I did something wrong. As someone who has followed Jesus for almost 40 years, here’s what I’ve learned … Spiritual transformation cannot begin without confession. Our passage this weekend gives us a good framework for processing the idea of confession. It’s written by a close friend of Jesus –…
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The lesson I’m sharing with you I learned the hard way – by making mistakes: Confession is a vital part of spiritual development. Why do many people get uncomfortable talking about confession? It means having to admit I did something wrong. As someone who has followed Jesus for almost 40 years, here’s what I’ve learned: Spiritual transformation cannot begin without confession.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies masters in business administration (mba) helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link…
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When I was in grade school, if someone wanted to bully me – they had to corner me on playground and steal my milk money. Today, a bully doesn’t have to be physically present. We have social media, texting, and trolling. And it’s not limited to our kids. As adults, we have our bullies, too. As a Christian, I believe in God as our Creator. As our Creator, he understands human nature better than anyone else. In God's eyes, it’s better to be a peacemaker than a troublemaker.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies masters in business…
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While technology changes, the principles behind an apprentice of Jesus do not.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies masters in business administration (mba) helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more.
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A few pastoral words I shared on loss and change.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies masters in business administration (mba) helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more.
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