Tag Archives: Nashville

Making Music With Body Parts (God’s Symphony)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

This blog is not about finger snapping, hand clapping, knee slapping, toe tapping, and/or armpit playing.  It’s about the church, the body of Christ, functioning as God’s symphony. The New Testament teaches that the church is like a human body … Continue reading →

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Dr. Seuss Put The Juice To Unloose & Produce Innovation

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

A thought on Dr. Seuss’ birthday:  Perhaps Christ-followers should be as creative in presenting the living, resurrected Jesus Christ as Dr. Seuss was in his books.  (Or as William Booth and the first members of The Salvation Army were.) I … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century, Dr. Seuss' birthday, innovators, organic church, out of the box, outside the lines, Quotations, quote, Quotes, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Salvationists, Tennessee, The Salvation Army, The Ten Faces of Innovation, Tom Kelley, verbs, William Booth | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

A Faithtastic Investment — Venture Faith

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Venture capital is money invested in upstart, high-potential, high-risk businesses. Venture faith is an investment of trust and obedience in Spirit-led ventures, even when they appear to be very high-risk. Venture faith always produces great spiritual adventure — never religious … Continue reading →

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Church — A Man-Led Pulpet Show Or A Supernatural Puppet Show?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Church is a like puppet show. God attempts to animate His people by releasing His Spirit through them. If they resist and/or ignore the promptings of God, not much happens — the puppets remain lifeless and blank-faced in their places. … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From Basketball Officials

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

From preschool to the NBA Playoffs — from high school to March Madness — basketball officials could serve as great examples of an alternative way for pastors to conduct church services. Rather than being the center of attention and running … Continue reading →

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Searching For A Different Way Of Churching? (Try Facebook-Style Church)

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

Think Facebook is exciting? You should try Facebook-style church! You’re not on Facebook so you can hear from only one person . . . You’re on Facebook so you can connect with and hear from many different people. You’re on … Continue reading →

Posted in Facebook-style, like, Music City, Nashville adventure, Nashville charity, Nashville events, Nashville projects, Nashville tourist attractions, new kind of church, open church, order of worship, participatory church, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Salvationists, searching, share, simple church, social media, spiritual church, The Salvation Army | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Step Out Of The Box — Step Into The Thrill — In Nashville

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Step out of the box — step into the thrill — in Nashville! Step out and God will step in!  Step out of routine; step out of the same 0le same ole — with participatory church where ordinary people show and … Continue reading →

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The World’s Greatest Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

The World’s Greatest Valentine is regularly carried in East Nashville, Tennessee (The “Blood & Fire” Salvation Army Flag) — the red stands for the blood of Jesus; the yellow star represents the fire of the Holy Spirit; and the blue … Continue reading →

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A Red Flag On Nashville Streets

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

My wife and I (and sometimes others) have felt called to carry a red, yellow, and blue flag on the streets of Nashville for the past 7 years.  It is the official flag of The Salvation Army:  The red represents … Continue reading →

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Men Gone Wild (Or Are They Just Free In The Spirit?)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Recently six men gathered in Nashville, Tennessee and were overcome by  spontaneous praise, worship, celebration, dancing, and prayer; for more than two hours.  Had these men gone wild?  Or were they just free in the Spirit? They were experiencing a … Continue reading →

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