Equipping Men for Impact

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Phase III: God's Rock Tumbler!

Posted by Hal Warren on 18 Jul 2010

When I was small I had fascination with rocks and minerals of all sorts and especially admired the beauty that was hidden in seemingly ordinary rocks that had been polished in a rock tumbler. To wit, when my boys were younger I lived out my childhood fantasy – as many of us parents must admit that we do - of owning a rock tumbler for them! We carefully followed the directions of loading rocks to be polished along with the coarsest polishing compound into the rock tumbler and turned it on. We then discovered that rock tumbling is the source of an insatiate whining and grinding noise that must continue for weeks in order to remove the outer rough exterior of the rocks and reveal the hidden beauty within!

 

Lance Ponder's picture

Creative Science 5 -Materialist Origin Model

Posted by Lance Ponder on 15 Jul 2010

“But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.” 2 Pe 2:1 (NKJV)

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Freedom

Posted by Rob Tarnoviski on 11 Jul 2010

Freedom is a wonderful American privilege, isn’t it? It allows us to choose what we say, what we do, who we vote for, who we marry.

Freedom is awesome. And as wonderful as freedom in America is, our freedom in Christ is even better!

Lance Ponder's picture

Creative Science 4 - Why?

Posted by Lance Ponder on 08 Jul 2010

“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15.(NKJV)

Does it make any difference what you choose to believe about origins? If not, then this document and every assertion made by anyone with any belief about origins is wasted. If it does matter, then why?

Hal Warren's picture

Phase II: Is Your Reactor Critical?

Posted by Hal Warren on 05 Jul 2010

There once was a lumberjack that lived around the time that chainsaws were first introduced. This lumberjack was so strong and experienced that he could cut down ten trees a day using only hand tools. However, while picking up supplies at a store the salesmen convinced him that he could double or triple the number of trees cut down per day if he used one of the new chainsaws.

Lance Ponder's picture

Creative Science 3 - War of the Words

Posted by Lance Ponder on 01 Jul 2010

“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars…” Mt 24:6 (KJV)

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Accountable - Proverbs 28

Posted by John Stange on 30 Jun 2010

One of the most difficult things for a man to do is to admit when he is wrong. Even though any person of sound mind is keenly aware that there are many areas of life in which we all struggle and fail, it remains a painfully difficult process for a man to swallow his pride and openly admit his error.

Michael Garrett's picture

A Movie, a President and what I believe

Posted by Michael Garrett on 28 Jun 2010

Father's day passed not too long ago and I was watching a movie with my boys, Night at the Museum 2. If you have seen either 1 or 2 you know there is an artifact that brings museum things to life. While in Washington DC it brought Lincoln to life.

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LEADERS ASK GOOD QUESTIONS

Posted by Chris Hanley on 28 Jun 2010

Whether you realize it or not, all of us are in leadership at one level or another. You may be in upper management or you may just be struggling to manage your own life, but all of us are responsible to lead something. So it makes sense that every one of us can benefit from solid leadership principles.

Lance Ponder's picture

Creative Science 2 - Religion

Posted by Lance Ponder on 24 Jun 2010

“Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” James 1:27 (ESV)

Al Rossi's picture

Wise Guys

Posted by Al Rossi on 23 Jun 2010

I have always been drawn to the first chapter of Proverbs. More specifically the verses 20-21, “Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech”. Solomon knew a thing or two about wisdom. He asked God for it and God granted his request.

Hal Warren's picture

Phase I: Got Your Big Boy Pants On?

Posted by Hal Warren on 21 Jun 2010

As a teacher and ministry to men leader in the Body of Christ for a number of years it has been my concern that very few seem to grow up spiritually to the point of being able help others grow in the faith. (1 Cor 3:1-3.Heb 5:11-14)

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Missing Dad

Posted by BryanTodd on 17 Jun 2010

My mind is full this weekend with thoughts of dads. Sunday is Father's Day, I just walked through the birthday of my father who passed away earlier this year, my boys expressed missing having me around like they used to, and I have been wondering what the world would be like if more dads were into being better at daddness.

Lance Ponder's picture

Creative Science 1 - Belief Systems

Posted by Lance Ponder on 17 Jun 2010

1 Belief Systems

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1

John Stange's picture

Anger - Ecclesiastes 7

Posted by John Stange on 16 Jun 2010

Growing up, it was always a curious experience to meet my friends' parents. Some were easy going. Some were rather distant and uninvolved. Some were entertaining. Several were eccentric.

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Let's keep it simple

Posted by Michael Garrett on 15 Jun 2010

Jesus was asked "Which commandment is the most important of all?"

If you noticed Jesus was asked many questions throughout the Gospels. And in each instance he knew the hearts of those who were asking and answered as to what, he knew, they needed to hear. Many times Jesus was also asked things to see if he would slip up and give a wrong answer. The "experts" wanted to find some reason to hate Jesus.

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Giant Steps

Posted by Al Rossi on 13 Jun 2010

Is there more of a manly story in scripture than David and Goliath? Warriors, amour, trash talking giants etc… it’s a story guys can get into. Is there a better story of perfect faith and courage in scripture? Now that’s where we guys get a little intimidated. It’s easy to believe that men need to be flawless in faith and courage to do anything for God but that’s not the case.

Lance Ponder's picture

Creative Science - Introduction

Posted by Lance Ponder on 10 Jun 2010

Introduction

“God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power.” – Hebrews 1:1-3a (ESV)