Are you Elite?
The Greeks were know for their irony. And I am not sure one could have scripted a more ironic start and finish to the 2011 NFL season. The season started with Eli Manning, quarterback for the NY Giants...
View Articlea man under authority (being Elite part 3)
What is an elite Christian? If you are reading this post check out part 1 which lays out the main idea. In part 2 we looked at the Canaanite woman who was recognized for her great faith. Today we...
View ArticleEffective Teaching
Tony Morgan offers this advice when preparing to teach or present an idea: #5 Sharing too many ideas. “Make your idea viral by encapsulating it in an unforgettable catchphrase that is between three and...
View ArticleTED Talk: Gen. McChrystal on Leadership
I came to believe that a leader isn’t good because they’re right; they’re good because they’re willing to learn and to trust. This isn’t easy stuff. It’s not like that electronic abs machine where,...
View ArticleWhat are the responsibilities of a deacon?
In the NFL it is important for every player to know their role and responsibilities on each and every play. What route to run, what to do when the defense blitzes, which direction to break when the QB...
View ArticleTED Talk: Sparking Learning
Ramsey Musallam, a chemistry teacher, explores how to spark learning and tells us that the greatest tool a teacher has is the questions their students have. As teachers we must not focus on content...
View ArticleRemember Meribah (Psalm 81)
I had the opportunity to deliver the message (twice) this past Sunday at my home church. Here is the link to the audio. The sermon note sheet and application project are also available [here]. I tested...
View ArticleSinclair Ferguson offers advice to Teachers
Sinclair Ferguson, the prolific author, pastor and seminary professor, reflects on 40 years of preaching and offers up some advice to those who preach in the form of “Ten Commandments” in Themelios (an...
View ArticleHow does it feel to be wrong?
One of the best TED talks I have seen. How does it feel to be wrong? … Dreadful. Thumbs down. Embarrassing. These are great answers, but they’re answers to a different question. You guys are answering...
View ArticleReading History: Ignatius of Antioch
Some of the earliest extant writings of the church, after the apostles, were written by Ignatius of Antioch. Unfortunately very little is known about him. At least not with much certainty. We can, with...
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