2011-09-15T14:24:18-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/advice http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5633 2011-09-15T14:24:18-05:00 Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication is a new book that draws on the wisdom of more than 60 church communication pros. They cover everything from branding and design, to websites and outreach. This is a comprehensive communications resource for church leaders. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/3532 2011-03-01T15:52:03-05:00 People have always loved stories – indeed we are hard-wired to so, and we spend a considerable portion of our leisure time in the world of story, particularly through movies/TV. Yet many people probably enjoy them without necessarily discerning areas of deeper significance within the plot. http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/downloads/index.php?id=9524 2010-08-31T14:41:38-05:00 Practical advice for everyday living from God's Word. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/595 2010-08-09T15:33:02-05:00 The Web is primarily a relationship builder. If it connects my computer to yours, then it connects me to you, your thoughts to mine. Everything else is just the nuts and bolts. Very often, such relationships are fleeting. But worthwhile. John at ChurchCrunch explains how he uses Aardvark to connect with people who are asking spiritual questions. Charlotte writes how she helps people asking questions on Yahoo Answers. Rob from New Zealand says, “I am doing my best to reach others through Facebook and YouTube. YouTube is easy as you just reply to comments about clips and get a conversation going.” There is also a huge need for Christians to become e-mentors for inquirers who write to large web outreach ministries. http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/growth-by-accident-death-by-planning.php 2010-08-07T16:56:37-05:00 We believe that the Web has enormous potential in facilitating church growth. But a church which does not understand the spiritual dynamics of growth may fail to grow despite an apparently good evangelistic program. Bob Whitesel is a church doctor/consultant. There are very few people with his sort of ministry. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/the-voices-and-the-choices-2716 2009-09-16T12:33:46-05:00 We've caved in to the pressure, didn't stand for what was right and sold out our Savior. We listened to a voice or voices other than Jesus. We can't have those moments of compromise back. But we can bring them to the Lord repentantly, and claim His forgiveness. And pledge to Him that His will be the voice we follow in our choices. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2012:15&version=NIV 2009-08-05T09:26:08-05:00 Proverbs tells us that wise people listen to advice, while foolish people just assume that what they're doing is right. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Prov.15.22&version=NIV 2009-07-23T17:22:49-05:00 The book of Proverbs is full of practical advice, including this exhortation to act on our plans only when we've gotten input and advice from trusted friends. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/It-Stings-But-it-Disinfects-5304 2008-07-30T16:21:07-05:00 In some ways, the closer the person is to us, the harder it is for us to receive critical feedback from them. Like from our spouse, for example. But those are the comments we should give the greatest weight to, because this is someone who really loves us and someone who knows us well. http://actsweb.org/articles/article.php?i=52&d=1&c=6&p=1 2007-08-23T10:24:00-05:00 Stress is a normal part of contemporary living. We all have our share. Ignore it and it will take years off your life. Accept it and deal with it creatively and you too can turn your stress into success.