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The Bible Series – An Introduction
We are going through a longer than normal series this year doing an overview of the Bible. We began with an introduction to the Bible. The Bible – Intro from ron edmondson on Vimeo. These posts are...
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7 Things To Do in the Spiritually Dry Times of Life
Recently I wrote about what to do during the times God is silent. It seemed there was more to be said. As I read the Scriptures – and consider my own journey with God – those times are frequent for...
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4 Ways to Start Memorizing Scripture
Our oldest son texted me New Year’s Day this year. He wanted to practice memorizing Scripture again this year. He’s been out of college for several years and fell out of the habit. He used to do it...
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The Bible Series – In the Beginning
We are in an overview of the Bible series. If you missed the introduction, check it out HERE. Here we look at creation, the fall, and the grace of God even after the fall. Bible Series – In the...
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7 Things Which Have Brought Me Personal Success
Advice to young leaders I get asked frequently by young leader what I would you attribute most to my success in business, ministry or life. Great question. I love people who think. It takes...
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What To Do When You Don’t Have Words to Say
Helping People Grieve... I have done a few too many funerals for children when the parents are still living. Every funeral is difficult, but these are some of the hardest. One teenager comes to mind. I...
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7 Ways We Put a Not Welcome Sign on Our Church
I was running once and saw this sign and the first word that popped in my head was “Closed”. Anything which seems exclusive to the people already on the inside makes me as an outsider seem unwelcome....
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3 Ways for Christians to Respond to Tragedies
I wrote this in response to the shootings in Oregon a couple years ago – almost two years exactly. Some thought it was helpful, so I share it here in light of the shootings in Las Vegas, which has been...
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7 of the Most Dangerous Church Cultures I’ve Observed
I was talking with a couple of pastors about leading in church revitalization and growth. Both of these pastors are seasoned church leaders – having far more experience in total than I have in...
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7 New Year Resolutions Which Could Change Our World
Whether or not you do New Year resolutions, we could all stand to improve some things in our life. And, if we do, I’m confident we could also improve the life of others. In fact, with a whole lot of...
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12 Challenges for the New Year To Make Your Life Better
The verdict appears mixed among the people I know of whether of not they make resolutions for a new year. And, I understand, many have tried before – it didn’t work – and so now they are like “why...
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10 Difficult Lessons Experience Taught Me
Some of life’s greatest lessons come packaged in a hard personal experience. I’ve learned a few things in life, but truly, the greatest things I know came through mistakes, failures and...
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How My Personal Prayer Team Is Structured
I once tweeted, “Meeting with my personal prayer team. I’m confident I’ve underestimated their influence in my ministry. Every pastor should have one.” Following that tweet, I received numerous replies...
View Article7 Ways to Respond to Difficult People In the Church
If you are not active in the local church (which is a small part of my blog readership), please allow me to apologize in advance for this post. It’s really written to those inside the church –...
View Article5 Questions to Ask Before You Attempt Church Revitalization
It seems every week a church contacts me to ask advice about church revitalization. I also frequently hear from pastors who are considering stepping into a role in church revitalization. I greatly...
View Article10 Things I’ve Learned About Gossip – And Why I Hate It So Much
I hate gossip. I realize hate is a strong word, but it’s the one I prefer here. I’ve seen so many negative results caused by gossip. Gossip happens in families, in the workplace – wherever two or more...
View Article12 Indications a Church is Making Disciples
I’ve often heard people say you can’t measure discipleship. I don’t know if that’s true. It is certainly true you can’t necessarily put a number or percentage on discipleship growth – as easily as you...
View Article10 Ways To Be A Great Non-Profit Board Member
I believe in public service and giving back to the community. While I was in the business world, serving in an elected office, and now in ministry I have continued to volunteer in the community in...
View ArticleOne Way to Enjoy Life (and Leadership) More
Are the routines and details of your life getting you down? Is the direction of your life not turning out as you planned? Are you stressing so much about things that are happening — or not happening —...
View Article7 Easy Ways to Support Your Pastor this Sunday
In 16 years as a pastor, I learned two things well. First, Sunday mornings are a stressful time for pastors. Second, most people who attend church love their church – and love their pastor. Combining...
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