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From the Archives
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6 Ways Church planting is like School House Romance
1. Awkward - Church planters are so self conscious of how they are perceived. It is like junior high when every part of your body is out of proportion. You are so self conscious. 2…
Thanks for Praying
Thanks to everyone for praying for Linda Dickey. She cam through surgery fine and is recovering. I am sure she and her family will be grateful for your continued prayers as she rec…
Favorite Weekend Quote
Last week I shared a favorite quote. It was fun, so let's try again. My favorite quote this week is... " I came to know Christ in 1978, I came to trust Christ in February." Other h…
Oprah Winfrey: Jesus Did Not Come To Die On The Cross
Here is the video I referenced in this weekend's services for those of you who have not yet seen it. - Thanks, Joel…
I Miss My Snowbirds...
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Ever Google Your own name?
I know it is a bit egotistical, but this morning I was reading some blogs and typed my own name into the search box. I always thought Joel Johns was a bit of a unique name but mayb…
Swarm Theory and Church
Scientists have been studying swarm theory for many years, and today I came across this article dealing with how they are now applying that same theory to human behavior. I want to…
Truckin
Got a truck. It's a 2005 F-150 with 4 doors. I bought it because trucks are cheap right now due to the price of gas, and without a commute I don't put many miles on. Also, as a chu…
Some quick thoughts for Tuesday
I am consistently amazed at the things we blame on global warming, but now they have gone too far! Find you inner geek here. (No comments please) My brother and I were pondering th…
It was funny to me....
So Andrew and I were at the convenient store waiting behind an Animal Control Officer getting a slurpy and two hot dogs. My sarcastic mouth started talking before I realized he car…
3H
No, I am not talking about some knock off farming club for kids, or the pro wrestler HHH, or the gas guzzling SUV. The three H's refer to how I approach my preaching. Around 3 this…