John Wooden is a legend. He coached basketball at UCLA and retired with one of the most impressive records any coach has ever amassed. Beyond dribbling and jump shots, he's best known for his philosophy of coaching. Here's a good example: "Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you." -- John Wooden
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I've been asked to speak at LifeChurch in South Aurora on May 2. My topic? Ahab and Jezebel. In over 2o years of preaching, I think this will be the first sermon devoted entirely to Ahab and Jezebel. In doing research into this odd couple, I came across the following encounter between God and Elijah. Jezebel has sent a death threat to Elijah and he takes her at her word -- and runs for his life. Unfortunately, it's not quite the response God had been hoping for. After letting Elijah gripe about being "the only righteous" person left, here's what God says to Elijah: The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not…
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If you're looking for a convenient way to share bookmarks, files, links, notes, etc., across computers -- try Zotero. I love it because I can add a bookmark to a library folder on a certain topic from my home computer and access it from my work laptop. The same with notes, files ... Give it a try. It's free.
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As part of a church that has a vision to help plant church and launch new campuses, the following quote from a credit union has great meaning: "Before we put up branches, we put down roots.”
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