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Servant Leadership IV • May 13, 2008 • From: JR Woodward

feet washingOriginally uploaded by ღMøûñ†àíñwømãñღ Here are a couple more tensions in Servant Leadership that John Ortberg mentions. Here is my summary. 3. Resourcefully Dependent – Leaders need to be...

the pledge • May 13, 2008 • From: Patrick Oden

It’s tough to run a college these days. It’s tougher still when you set high standards. And it’s toughest of all when those standards reflect an Ozzie and...

Forrest Pollock is Missing, Please Pray • May 13, 2008 • From: Ed Stetzer

Last night, Ted Traylor called to see if I had heard from our mutual friend, Forrest Pollock, pastor of Bell Shoals Baptist Church. Soon after, the church posted this: Please...

“Please take My Name off Your List!” • May 13, 2008 • From: Michael Tumillo

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time that blog forgot • May 12, 2008 • From: Patrick Oden

Ann Althouse, a law professor at UW Madison, is beginning a very interesting project. Interesting, at least to this one time history major. She’s started a blog...

Why Israel Can’t Survive • May 12, 2008 • From: Erik Freiburger

This morning I sat in my doctor’s office with Kleenex in hand as I have been suffering with an intense cough and sinus cold for the last two...

Your words in print • May 12, 2008 • From: Patrick Oden

Well, maybe that is. Here’s the deal. I’m writing a book on the Exodus narrative and how it illustrates God’s work in Christian maturity. I’m...

Retail Rat • May 12, 2008 • From: Keith Broadbent

Well, I did it, I quit Lowes! I had been there 1.4 yrs and have had enough of retail, period. Too much micro-management in a new store that is...

Off To Two Mission Boards • May 12, 2008 • From: Ed Stetzer

This week, I will be speaking at two global mission boards. The IMB The International Mission Board is my own denominational international mission agency. On Monday, I join with...

China Earthquake • May 12, 2008 • From: Andrew Jones

Earthquake in China. I am been shooting up some prayers but thought a blog post would be in order. I found out about the earthquake through Twitter....

Kanye and Chris • May 12, 2008 • From: Kevin Rush

I enjoy rap music for the following reasons [not limited to these]No rules - they have the freedom to mix any kind of music togetherNew relationships - the...

Human again… • May 12, 2008 • From: Lon Wong

A new book by Alex McManus will be released soon - Making the world human again. From the back cover… Why did Jesus come into the world? According to McManus, contrary...

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