Tag Archives: todd hiestand

but I'm a good person

Posted on July 21, 2009 by bkingr

this one stung. more than a little bit. I spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on my kids sports and extra curricular activities each year while children in poverty in my community and around the world are ignored by people … Continue reading →

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why talk about money at church

Posted on November 24, 2008 by bkingr

Todd Hiestand has some thoughts about why it is important to talk about money at church. Here is his list. Go read his post for discussion under each item. I’ve become convinced that the church needs to get better at … Continue reading →

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meditations on life

Posted on October 8, 2008 by bkingr

Todd Hiestand is meditating on life as a big room gradually illuminated by a series of light bulbs. It is well worth a read. Here is a bit from the middle: As the lights continue to illuminate the room, both … Continue reading →

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Ed Stetzer on Suburban church planting

Posted on October 2, 2008 by bkingr

Ed was interviewed at sub-text regarding the challenge of church planting in a suburban environment. As usual, he had some interesting and useful things to say. I liked this three part answer to mistakes pastors make in the suburbs: First, … Continue reading →

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persuasion

Posted on September 13, 2008 by bkingr

Paul said that since we know what it means to fear God, we seek to persuade men. Then he said, “we implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” In his earlier letter to the same group he … Continue reading →

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