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Thoughts From My Spiritual Son, Mike Crane
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on May 10, 2012 in From My Sons... (0) Comments
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May
There are certain moments in life that should fill you pride or accomplishment, but are so cherished that you can’t feel anything except humility for the opportunity that God gave you. When a spiritual parent entrusts you with friendship or confidentiality there is a sense of responsibility and honor, but when they entrust the Spirit of God that resides in you, it is a different matter all together. I suppose there are some who may view this trust as a matter of pride, for me it is a humbling service that is locked away in the…
WHY CONFERENCES ARE GOOD FOR BELIEVERS
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on April 30, 2012 in (0) Comments
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April
And why you should be at Place for Life May 2-6! It is that time of the year for our “Spring Conference” at Place for Life. I remember the days when going to conferences were new to me. My first experience was the great Azusa conferences in Tulsa, Ok. People from all over the world would come dressed in their latest suits, dresses and hats. Oh yes! Those hats that were bigger and better than those of the Kentucky Derby. The excitement from young preachers and congregants, the sound of the mass choir, the unity and…
Finding Your Strengths
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on March 23, 2012 in (0) Comments
23
March
From my experience and conversations with others, I have come to the conclusion that most people are fairly sure about their weaknesses. They may even tend to exaggerate their weaknesses, faults, or flaws. We tend to know the areas where we have routinely failed or made mistakes through the years. What most people don’t seem to grasp fully are their strengths. They know who they aren’t, but not who they are. They know what they can’t do, but they aren’t at all sure what they can do or might do. The result is an incomplete appraisal…
