Should the Church Be More Like a Gang?

Should the Church Be More Like a Gang?

Posted on 17. Jan, 2009 by Michele.

If you’ve ever felt CHURCH hasn’t lived up to all the hype, check THIS out. You’re not alone.
I read this Catalyst article (by Francis Chan) Thursday, and have been stewing on it since. Late afternoon I spent some time with a friend and we stewed together, out loud. Not a negative, complaining conversation, but a [...]

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Speaking Like a Pro

Speaking Like a Pro

Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by Michele.

Barack Obama’s knack for impeccable stage presence and dynamic speaking certainly didn’t hurt him in 2008. Proof that powerful oratory can both propel someone’s platform, as well as downplay (eclipse) any inadequacies.
Enter Bert Decker’s Top Ten Best (and Worst) Communicators of 2008. Okay, so the post is about two weeks old. Archaic in internet standards, [...]

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Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by Michele.

Yesterday I had the privilege of being a guest blogger at www.WFTJ.blogspot.com, a localized meeting place for Christian writers. This group has two chapters, one in Texas and the other right here in Colorado. Our founder, Sharen Watson, created this blog to connect our two different groups, AND provide other aspiring writers with connection, resources [...]

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Seven4Seven: Week 9

Seven4Seven: Week 9

Posted on 12. Jan, 2009 by Michele.

The Old Testament is a tough read. Agreed? Like trying to find a destination using an incomplete map. Half the time, my head pounds as my questions multiply like bunnies. Isn’t the Bible supposed to hold the answers?
Makes me think of a suspense/thriller movie. For 1 hour and 45 minutes I sit on the edge [...]

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Inspired Writing

Inspired Writing

Posted on 11. Jan, 2009 by Michele.

I spent the morning writing this devotional to the 100+ members of our Words For The Journey mailing list (Rocky Mtn. Region). For my faithful blog readers who share my love of writing, and even those that don’t, I’m including it below, in the hopes it might be helpful (I believe it applies “well” beyond [...]

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