Comments for Pastorpic's Weblog http://pastorpic.wordpress.com An attempt to put into words what sometimes happens in my head... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:28:57 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The word “sin.” by MikeV http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/the-word-%e2%80%9csin%e2%80%9d/#comment-35 MikeV Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:28:57 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/the-word-%e2%80%9csin%e2%80%9d/#comment-35 Great take away. We are all sinners and sin in God's eyes is always sin, whether it's a little lie or murder, sin is sin is sin. Now the earthly ramifications for some sins is much greater than that of others i.e. looking at someone with lust vs. committing a physical act of adultery, both are sins yet the potential for great earthly consequences is much higher in actually physically acting out the lust. Sin is sin, in God's eyes it's all repulsive. It is and always has been ourselves that keep us from getting closer to Jesus, it is our pride, our selfishness, our unwillingness to lay our lives at His feet daily that keep us from truly experiencing freedom in Christ. Thanks for the transparency! Great take away. We are all sinners and sin in God’s eyes is always sin, whether it’s a little lie or murder, sin is sin is sin. Now the earthly ramifications for some sins is much greater than that of others i.e. looking at someone with lust vs. committing a physical act of adultery, both are sins yet the potential for great earthly consequences is much higher in actually physically acting out the lust. Sin is sin, in God’s eyes it’s all repulsive. It is and always has been ourselves that keep us from getting closer to Jesus, it is our pride, our selfishness, our unwillingness to lay our lives at His feet daily that keep us from truly experiencing freedom in Christ.

Thanks for the transparency!

]]> Comment on Running Proficiency Chart by Herzschläge pro Kilometer « Moritz Böhme - running blog http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/running-proficiency-chart/#comment-34 Herzschläge pro Kilometer « Moritz Böhme - running blog Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:40:22 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/running-proficiency-chart/#comment-34 [...] Herausgekommen ist dabei eine Kennzahl, die sich aus meiner durchschnittlichen Geschwindigkeit (in Minuten pro Kilometer) und meiner durchschnittlichen Herzfrequenz (Schläge pro Minute) zusammensetzt. Beim Multiplizieren dieser beiden Werte kürzt sich die Zeit heraus und man erhält die Herzschläge pro Kilometer. Je besser ich also werde, desto weniger Herzschläge sollte ich pro Kilometer brauchen. Pastorpic hat dies übrigens auch schon mal in seinem Blog beschrieben. [...] [...] Herausgekommen ist dabei eine Kennzahl, die sich aus meiner durchschnittlichen Geschwindigkeit (in Minuten pro Kilometer) und meiner durchschnittlichen Herzfrequenz (Schläge pro Minute) zusammensetzt. Beim Multiplizieren dieser beiden Werte kürzt sich die Zeit heraus und man erhält die Herzschläge pro Kilometer. Je besser ich also werde, desto weniger Herzschläge sollte ich pro Kilometer brauchen. Pastorpic hat dies übrigens auch schon mal in seinem Blog beschrieben. [...]

]]> Comment on Running Proficiency Chart by Physical Journey Update « Pastorpic’s Weblog http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/running-proficiency-chart/#comment-30 Physical Journey Update « Pastorpic’s Weblog Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:45:04 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/running-proficiency-chart/#comment-30 [...] to see times drop and proficiency rise. My running proficiency (using the method I posted here) has increased from 1.43 yards per heartbeat to 1.49 yards per heartbeat. I’m still not [...] [...] to see times drop and proficiency rise. My running proficiency (using the method I posted here) has increased from 1.43 yards per heartbeat to 1.49 yards per heartbeat. I’m still not [...]

]]> Comment on 2nd Reason “Why” by pastorpic http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/09/16/2nd-reason-%e2%80%9cwhy%e2%80%9d/#comment-29 pastorpic Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:56:04 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/09/16/2nd-reason-%e2%80%9cwhy%e2%80%9d/#comment-29 Good point, Mike. I think that part of it is a perceived (or actual) hierarchy of gifts in our church culture. People who sing or teach may seem to receive more "reward" from their investment - so even if a person can't, because they are seeking that kind of fulfillment, they continue to attempt and invest. I really think that from a leadership point of view we need to "process" failure better. When a person doesn't succeed in a particular ministry, rather than just picking them up, patting them on the back, and sending them back into the battle, we should help them process what went wrong, why, and help them find ministries in which they are successful. I also think in part there is an "American Idol Syndrome." People think they're being mean if they don't tell someone that this might not be their calling in life. After several seasons f AI - I think we see the tragic results of no one telling them that they need to look another direction... Good point, Mike.

I think that part of it is a perceived (or actual) hierarchy of gifts in our church culture. People who sing or teach may seem to receive more “reward” from their investment – so even if a person can’t, because they are seeking that kind of fulfillment, they continue to attempt and invest.

I really think that from a leadership point of view we need to “process” failure better. When a person doesn’t succeed in a particular ministry, rather than just picking them up, patting them on the back, and sending them back into the battle, we should help them process what went wrong, why, and help them find ministries in which they are successful.

I also think in part there is an “American Idol Syndrome.” People think they’re being mean if they don’t tell someone that this might not be their calling in life. After several seasons f AI – I think we see the tragic results of no one telling them that they need to look another direction…

]]> Comment on 2nd Reason “Why” by MikeV http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/09/16/2nd-reason-%e2%80%9cwhy%e2%80%9d/#comment-28 MikeV Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:19:53 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/09/16/2nd-reason-%e2%80%9cwhy%e2%80%9d/#comment-28 One of the things that always perplexes me is, why people are so willing or even intent on working in areas that are outside of there areas of gifting. It is one thing to fill in because there is a need that has to be filled, it is completely another to desire to fill a position, long term, when the gifting just isn't there i.e. can't teach but, insists on teaching, can't sing, insists on being on the worship team... I'm sure there is an endless list. How do we create a culture where it is ok to have an occasional failure, but also have people be willing to be guided to areas where they may be better suited and have a greater potential for success? One of the things that always perplexes me is, why people are so willing or even intent on working in areas that are outside of there areas of gifting. It is one thing to fill in because there is a need that has to be filled, it is completely another to desire to fill a position, long term, when the gifting just isn’t there i.e. can’t teach but, insists on teaching, can’t sing, insists on being on the worship team… I’m sure there is an endless list.

How do we create a culture where it is ok to have an occasional failure, but also have people be willing to be guided to areas where they may be better suited and have a greater potential for success?

]]> Comment on Random thoughts… by Steve Erickson http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/09/04/random-thoughts%e2%80%a6/#comment-25 Steve Erickson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:51:14 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/09/04/random-thoughts%e2%80%a6/#comment-25 74 - that is impressive!!! Our website went live today and I am shamelessly plugging it. www.pointway.org 74 – that is impressive!!!

Our website went live today and I am shamelessly plugging it.

http://www.pointway.org

]]> Comment on Lots of House Work by Steve Erickson http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/lots-of-house-work/#comment-22 Steve Erickson Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:50:53 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/lots-of-house-work/#comment-22 THANKS, for your prayers Mike! The service went great. The LORD was exalted and 40 people encountered the Living God in Worship. I was thrilled with the turn out considering we did not publicize it one bit. As we approach our Launch Sept. 14 we will do a lot of inviting and we also have an invitation going out to 50,000 homes. Thanks for your friendship Mike, I appreciate you greatly. Keep the faith - and give it away!!! THANKS, for your prayers Mike! The service went great. The LORD was exalted and 40 people encountered the Living God in Worship. I was thrilled with the turn out considering we did not publicize it one bit. As we approach our Launch Sept. 14 we will do a lot of inviting and we also have an invitation going out to 50,000 homes.

Thanks for your friendship Mike, I appreciate you greatly. Keep the faith – and give it away!!!

]]> Comment on Church Life Compressed by Amy (Dandelion Seeds) http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/church-life-compressed/#comment-14 Amy (Dandelion Seeds) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:25:42 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/church-life-compressed/#comment-14 If you think of it, please pray for (my) Mike too, as he's winding things up for fund raising and it's been a "long haul". We're praying for the Lord to provide those who can make commitments toward our church plant. Thanks! If you think of it, please pray for (my) Mike too, as he’s winding things up for fund raising and it’s been a “long haul”. We’re praying for the Lord to provide those who can make commitments toward our church plant.

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Church Life Compressed by Amy (Dandelion Seeds) http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/church-life-compressed/#comment-13 Amy (Dandelion Seeds) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:24:21 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/church-life-compressed/#comment-13 Praying for your week and that you're filled with the Lord's joy and peace. Ministry is never easy... but there is nothing like it to keep your focus (and dependence) on the Lord! Praying for your week and that you’re filled with the Lord’s joy and peace. Ministry is never easy… but there is nothing like it to keep your focus (and dependence) on the Lord!

]]> Comment on 100 Pushup Challenge by Amy (Dandelion Seeds) http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/100-pushup-challenge/#comment-4 Amy (Dandelion Seeds) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:20:36 +0000 http://pastorpic.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/100-pushup-challenge/#comment-4 I would have to agree... :) I would have to agree… :)

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