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Theological Cartography Syndrome
Sometimes, when one falls under the influence of a particular author or scholar, one comes to see their opinions as indisputable. They become a theological map-maker (cartographer) for us rather than a...
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Friday Stream of Consciousness – 158
Here’s what’s on my mind this morning: This is the first Stream I’ve published in a while. There is a really profound reason: I haven’t wanted to. Early in my blogging career I used to write even when...
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Avoiding Death by Attitude
The most overlooked and underrated trait of people who serve in healthy, growing churches is a positive attitude. This isn’t to be mistaken for blindness to obstacles or a “yes man/woman” posture. I’m...
View ArticleThe Future Belongs to the Farmers – Part 1
If the Church were pictured as a farm, one could say various parts of the country are becoming “food deserts.” There are not enough qualified pastors to go around, and Christians aren’t being prepared...
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Friday Stream of Consciousness – 159
Here’s what’s on my mind this Friday: I have a book due by November 1. It’s time to get intense about the writing process, so posting may be sparse. But, stay tuned…good things are on the horizon,...
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Behold!
New Vintage Church held a worship night a couple of weeks ago. Sometimes it’s good to just worship for God’s own sake. No agenda other than to just glorify God and bask in His presence. The theme of...
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We are On the Same Team
We're on the same team, and I'm glad. So, let's not compare ourselves to one another or compete with one another. It's a real discipline to learn how to be around other churches constantly without...
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Why I’m Reading “Less” in 2018
It’s that time of year. I’m setting goals. You may be doing so, as well. Yippee. Good for us. Here’s one I’m going for: This year, I’m going to reverse the tide of reading and input in my life. I’m...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 160
Here’s what’s on my mind this morning: If this is your first SOC post, I write these particular posts more or less as a stream of consciousness. Proper grammar, spelling and logic are occasional. It’s...
View ArticleCarpe Opportunity
Sun Tzu said, "Opportunities multiply as their are seized." I've found it to be true. The problem is opportunities are not always easy to recognize. Opportunity often wears the clothes of obstacle....
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 161
Here’s what’s on my mind this morning: A few Saturdays ago I pitched for the first time in 25 years. I did way better than I thought I would, and injury (other than some basic muscle soreness) was kept...
View ArticleBreaking New Ground
For those who weren’t able to make it this morning, here are my brief comments from this morning’s groundbreaking for the Grand Project in Escondido. I’m grateful to Councilwoman Olga Diaz, Councilman...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 162
Here’s what’s on my mind this Friday: A small town recently passed some measures banning gossip. This is still a plague that does more to hurt churches than anything else. I dare say some people might...
View ArticleMy Friend, Bill Banowsky
“I’m Dr. Bill Banowsky. It’s very nice to meet you, Tim. I hope you don’t mess things up, too badly.” That was how I met Bill. It was June 2002, and he spoke those words to me during the closing song...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 163
Here’s what’s on my mind this morning: Warning…I’m a tad saltier today than usual, and this is written as a stream of consciousness, so please provide some grace if things come across with less nuance...
View ArticleWhat’s Ahead for Me
2019 was a year in which I hoped to once again pick up the pen (or the keyboard) and continue writing. Instead, I posted sporadically. Then, not at all. I resolved some time ago I didn’t want to...
View ArticleBest of 2019 Awards
It’s that time of the year again, when media outlets award their, “best of,” awards for this and that. Rather than enthrall you with dramatic prose, drum rolls, or drama–I’ll get to the point. Here are...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 164
Here’s what’s on my mind this Friday: Well, I guess I should say something about the Christianity Today editorial calling for President Trump’s removal from office, their doubling down, and the...
View ArticlePodcast Episode 1 – Too Busy to Be Prayed For?
In these interesting times, New Vintage Church is pushing out some additional content to help us continue to grow in Christ. The first episode takes a format I’ve come to love, from the “Optimal,”...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 165
Here’s what’s on my mind this morning: Happy birthday to New Vintage Church! We turn 9 today at 10am PST…but who’s counting 😊 Starting a church is both exciting and extremely difficult, as is sticking...
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