So many good messages throughout the day. No one can possibly remember them all. These quotes, thoughts, and websites stood out to me. I know Jud Wilhite, Ryan Leak, and Andy Stanley all gave me a lot to think and pray about in my life.
Busy is the enemy of neighborly – Doug Fields
Instead of seeing busyness as a badge of honor, maybe we should see it as a sign of brokeness – Doug Fields
Something powerful happens when the neighbor who isn’t for the church realizes that the church is still for them – Jeff Henderson
Not the pace of ministry, but the weight of ministry that hurts – Judd Wilhite
Ask ‘how can I pray for you” – Ryan Leak
Jesus doesn’t want your help, he wants your heart – Bob Goff
equip leaders to be great where they are, not at the church – Ryan Leak
People brought others to the marketplace, weddings, and other non church places to meet Jesus – Ryan Leak
Only 8% of Jesus’ miracles happened in the synagogue – Ryan Leak
To reach outsiders, you have to go outside – Ryan Leak
You can download great preaching, you can’t download mentoring – Kara Powell
You can’t dismiss people and be in love with God – Andy Stanley
When considering your volunteer strategy remember that Clarity + Empowerment + Appreciation = Longevity
Create beautiful spaces – it tells people you were expecting them – Reggie Joiner
God never answers the question “How close can I get to sin without sinning” – Andy Stanley
You can’t be right with Jesus and wrong with others – Andy Stanley
If were not careful we will orient children toward keeping God happy rather than loving people – Andy Stanley
What does love require of you – Andy Stanley
If you give the devil a foothold, he will turn it into a stronghold – Jud Wilhite
Want to know your community? Government already did the job for you – factfinder.census.gov – Kara Powell
I will forgive and take the high road – Jud Wilhite
prodigalparty.com – Mike Foster (love this idea)