Ministry Model Makeover

In June of 2007, we held our first Grace Tapestries strategic planning/vision meeting.  I was very comfortable using an organizational development model back then and so that’s where we began: identifying needs and potential solutions; identifying goals and objectives and measurable outcomes.  Really?  Seriously?  I was so ignorant of the Holy Spirit’s desire and ability [...]

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Plowing Through

“Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; be zealous therefore, and repent” Revelation 3:19 My great grandfather used a single plow, pulled by a team of mulls, to work his fields.  The Oklahoma clay was unyielding at first, but he persevered and was able to plant his crop, and the crop grew.  When harvest [...]

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Digging Out of Self-Sufficiency

There are certain experiences in life that reinforce the fact that we are not in control…  Clearly, we have zero control over the weather! Our first big winter storm of the year left me stranded at a friend’s cabin.  I was there to pray and prepare for an upcoming retreat.  I spent a lot of [...]

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Joy-filled New Year

We get to live out our days in the year 2012 in the joy of the Lord.  In the JOY of the Lord.  Amazing.  Isn’t it amazing that Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, so it’s not something we have to cook up on our own. Hum.  But all morning I’ve been thinking about [...]

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