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Comment on Scandalous Love by Brianne

Brianne — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:33:15 +0000

Great post, Patrick! Amazon.com….here I come!

Comment on Scandalous Love by Jason Garwood

Jason Garwood — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:11:17 +0000

Great book! I loved it as well…

I am confessing & repenting right alongside you.

Comment on Scandalous Love by Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:42:29 +0000

Thanks for sharing Patrick. I’ll have to ask Michael if we have this book…. We’re reading through a sermon called “Honey Out of the Rock” by Thomas Wilcox. Would definitely recommend it. Major crucifixion of self-righteousness! Here’s quote: “See that the wound that sin has made in your soul be perfectly cured by the blood of Christ! not skinned over with duties, humblings and enlargements. Apply what you will besides the blood of Christ, it will poison the sore. You will find that sin was never mortified truly, if you have not seen Christ bleeding for you upon the cross. Nothing can kill it, but beholding Christ’s righteousness.” Please hug your wife for me. I miss her!

Comment on Transitions by Veronica Bergeron

Veronica Bergeron — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:25:59 +0000

Patrick, what a wonderful testament to God’s Glory and your humble following. Roofing is kind of like carpentry, isn’t it? I too have been too caught up in the human ‘doing’ instead of the human ‘being’ God wants me to be. It is so easy to get caught up in the worldly scheme of things, that there is no time left for those who truly need us and want to spend time with us. God is performing a great work in both you and Jennifer. I so miss the two of you! Please give Jennifer a hug for me – I think of both you often. It is only by His Grace,
Veronica

Comment on Midnight Madness by Brianne

Brianne — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:49:34 +0000

So…does that mean you are going to run it, or not?
Matt and I are training for a 5k too, but it’s not until the end of MAY!

Comment on Answered Prayer by Lori Smith

Lori Smith — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:09:08 +0000

…be nice if I could spell my own name right, huh?!

Comment on Answered Prayer by Lori Smirh

Lori Smirh — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:08:10 +0000

Thanks for the details! Your faith is inspiring….

Comment on Midnight Madness by Cameron

Cameron — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:26:33 +0000

Out of the mouths of babes…

Comment on Are You a Leader Who Will Last? by A. Amos Love

A. Amos Love — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:36:04 +0000

Leaders who last? Hmmm?

The front cover of the book says, “Only 30% of leaders last.”

Doesn’t that mean, 70% of leaders – FAIL.
Seems like a very dangerous “position” to assume. “Leader.”

Just wondering how you reconcile the use
of the word “leader” With what Jesus said in Mt 23:10.

The word “leader” seems like a “high place.” Yes?
Jesus always took and recommended the “low place.” Yes?

Jesus humbled Himself, made himself of no reputation
and took on the form of a servant.
Php 2:7

Jesus in Mat 23:10 told His disciples
“NOT” to call themselves master/“leaders”
for you have one master/”leader” the Christ.

King James Version -
Neither be ye called masters:
for one is your Master, even Christ.

The Interlinear Bible -
Nor be called leaders,
for one is your leader the Christ.

Phillips Modern English -
you must not let people call you leaders,
you have only one leader, Christ.

Today’s English Version -
nor should you be called leader.
your one and only leader is the Messiah.

The Amplified-
you must not be called masters ( leaders )
for you have one master ( leader ) the Christ.

Jesus told “His disciples” not to be called “leaders” and none did.
Ro 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ…
Php 1:1 Paul and Timotheus,the servants of Jesus Christ…
Col 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, servant of Christ…
Tit 1:1 Paul, a servant of God…
Jas 1:1 James, a servant of God…
2Pe 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant…

His disciples “all” called themselves “servants.”
None called themselves “leaders.” None? None.
None called themselves “servant-leader.” None.

Why are we trying to train “Leaders for the ekklesia of God?”
Why aren’t we training “Servants of Christ” like Jesus did?

Isn’t “Servanthood” inclusive? Everyone can be a “Servant of Christ.”
Isn’t “Leadership” exclusive? Only available to “A special few.”

If Jesus instructed “His disciples” NOT to call themselves “leaders,”
and someone calls them self a “leader,” or thinks they are a “leader;”

Are they a “disciple of Christ?”

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold:
them also I must bring, and they shall hear “my voice;”
and there shall be “one” fold, and “one” shepherd.
John 10:16

One Fold – One Shepherd – One Voice.
If Not Now, When?

Be blessed and be a blessing.

Comment on Are You a Leader Who Will Last? by Ryan Lyons

Ryan Lyons — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:55:04 +0000

I just picked this book up yesterday! I can’t wait to dive in. Looks like it will be very helpful.