Category Archives: Faith
Advent Conspiracy
Check out Advent Conspiracy, it might change the way you think about Christmas. Michael, pastor at Denver Community Church, shared about it today. [AC] Advent Conspiracy 2009 Promo Video
What North American Churches Can Learn from European Church Planters by Kelly McFadden
I’m excited to write that a recent article Kelly wrote was featured on LeadNet. Below is an excerpt from the report. You can see the featured article on the LeadNet website. Leaders of the Antioch Movement in the Ukraine still remember the day denominational leaders in that country decided to trade their independent church-planting efforts [...]
Nesting, Preparing, and Unforeseen Discovery
There are volumes of books and internet pages dedicated to the woman’s need for “nesting” before a new child comes; yet this past week I experienced the man’s version. 1. I had to build something I’ve been talking about building cornhole boards for nearly a year and for some reason I decided this holiday weekend [...]
Tim Keller Part 2: Marriage Sermon
As I mentioned in my previous post, I listened to one of Keller’s marriage sermons 3 times in 2 weeks. It’s a powerful message. I’ve uploaded it so you can listen to it (link below). This is only one in the series of 9. You can purchase the entire series at Redeemer’s online sermon store [...]
Reason For God by Tim Keller
Recently I finished the book Reason For God by Timothy Keller. Keller is a pastor in New York City at Redeemer Church. His book is a challenging read that I definitely suggest you pick up. He does a great job looking at several questions and doubts about the Christian faith including (but not limited to): [...]
Powerful song from third day
Below are the lyrics and a video from a Third Day song “Cry out to Jesus”. It’s a powerful song that I’ve listened to several times. I thought I’d share it … To everyone who’s lost someone they love Long before it was their time You feel like the days you had were not enough [...]
Bouncing Back: Devotional
As many of you know Kelly writes devotionals for HomeWord, today I received this one in my inbox. I’m not sure when she wrote it but it’s very timely considering economic environment. Bouncing Back This devotional was written byKelly McFadden Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket. ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù Proverbs 25:11 (NLT) [...]
2009: The Contrarian Resolution
As many of you know Kelly writes for HomeWord, a ministry that “seeks to advance the work of God in the world by educating, equipping, and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families from generation to generation.” On Jan 1, 2009, they published one of Kelly’s devotionals – “The Harder You Try”. I was [...]
Girl Perfect Book Review
Kelly’s first cousin, Jennifer Strickland (Porter), will have her first book ready for purchase this September. Kelly had the opportunity to read it before it was out. Her official review: “This is honestly one of the best, most heartfelt, most compelling, pure and truthful books I have read. I have no doubt that Jen’s dream [...]
“Last Lecture” professor dies
Nearly 7 months ago I discovered Randy Pausch’s last lecture on YouTube (see video below). I was very inspired and many of the words he spoke still resonate in my mind. I read today that he passed away. By RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI, Associated Press Writer PITTSBURGH – Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist whose [...]
