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In the early morning hours of October 10th I prayed about what to say at the upcoming Men's Breakfast. One phrase after another was continuously dropped in my spirit. Below are the 40.


I will take blunt and real to fake and flowery anytime.

Sure they're doing it not as good as you would. The key word is they're doing it!

A man who swallows correction and adjusts can be trusted.

Those who eloquently defend mistakes will eventually turn on you.

Look out for gifts given out of the blue.

Mutual honor is Satan's demise.

Pride is measured by defensiveness.

Character is clarified by correction.

Not every tear is real.

One deed in secret is more valued than a thousand announced.

A successful manager adjusts tactics; production slips under a die hard.

Expecting appreciation is a guaranteed letdown.

Thomas needed to feel God. Blessed is the man who takes him at his word.

Fake can never sell the discerning.

You were born to rebellion; reborn to submission.

A hard truth is better than a feel good lie.

Flattery masks discontent.

The most sought after trait is being there.

Women prefer strength over emotion.

Priorities cannot be hidden.

Putting down others to lift yourself up is embarrassingly transparent.

You leave your mark by consistent pressing; not by impulsive change.

Being counted on is being counted.

Sheer happiness is see through; joy is thick and opaque.

Better to bridge the gap than profit from it.

No student can cram the test of time.

Sincere loyalty is quite yet profound;
shallowness is loud and deadly.

Quakes reveal faults. 10-10-15 4:21AM (earthquake felt)

You were created to sign not forge.

Authenticity is attractive.

Religion could be a front for phony.

A secure man doesn't need your approval; 
an insecure man needs nothing else.

Wisdom looks over the broad strokes to read the fine print.

Every divide begins with a strategic seed.

Men deal well with problems; women prevent problems well.

Better to believe in the shaky then doubt the proven.

Avoidants never remove obstacles for others.

Regrets are never future.

A well timed thank you comes just in time.

Rescuing someone from a ditch before they hit rock bottom is not always the right move.

 

 pw

What Month Is This?

I just read a ridiculous article that got tens of thousands of shares on facebook. It was another recycled "Bash Pastors (usually successful ones) to lift some other Pastors up" article.

Everyone knows that putting down pastors is eye candy to the offended or envious. You can add to your flock & get loads of comments to boot. The problem is those same people who were sold on some other guy's superiority, namely you, will not be fooled forever. They might be dumb sheep but they're not that dumb.

Hey here's a thought:
Let's set aside one month where we honor the men of God. Where we don't worry that they don't do church your way; instead praise God for the good they are doing, the lives they are reaching, the mouths they are feeding, the seeds they are planting. BTW - bashing Pastors is so 90's. Haven't you heard that the body of Christ figured out we are on the same team! Get current man.

Lets spend our time spreading some good news like what's right with the church and what's right with Pastors.
How about a whole month of Pastor Appreciation? Every October. Every year.
Then you can spread your recruiting materials the next month. I'm sure it will be a big hit.

Tonight we buried a young pastor, who left a sweet and amazing wife, four children and a large ministry family. So I have no patience for divisive articles written by satan using losers. "Trump-esque" but true.

Only good things were said about this Pastor at the funeral tonight.  And guess what - the Pastor wasn't even a perfect Christian like you.

How about we don't wait till the men of God are dead to say nice things, believe the best, and give honor.

For one month let's stop bashing our own. Oh, they will still be bashed but just not by us.


pw

Are You All In?

Are you all in? These four small words hold the key to a successful ministry.

I had the privilege to observe an awesome ministry who distribute goods to the less fortunate and offer spiritual guidance. It was a sight to see. The team was well equipped, well trained, and performed their mission with excellence. As a volunteer, there was no doubt what we were doing and why we were doing it. The top leaders bled the vision and their passion poured out on all who were there. Because of this unified commitment, the ministry was able to duplicate it's efforts from city to city. It operated as a fine tuned oiled machine. It was an eye opener.

Recently, our long time friend and Evangelist asked a large group of leaders at Word of Life this question, "Are you all in"?

He observed from his own experience in ministry that a team that agrees with Vision 2020 is not enough. To be truly successful, due to the magnitude of our unique vision, the carriers of our vision must operate as one. Chief promoters staying on task and steering the ship towards one specific goal. A unity so strong that we become a fine tuned oiled machine. All who come in contact with us need to fully get what we are doing and why we are doing it. As with the ministry I observed, who help the needy all over the world, our select team, like they did, must bleed the vision.

Many churches have a certain specialty that they are passionate about. It is important to realize that not every local body can do it all. It is admirable to assist others in their efforts and vice versa. That is how the Body of Christ accomplishes more for the Kingdom. However, the path to duplicate a vision is more difficult. It takes concentrated efforts on the task at hand until it is able to be successfully duplicated. Fulfilling John 17:21 is what we would like to see reproduced from city to city.

More specifically we would like to organize a team to spread the call to Vision2020 to as many as possible in the body of Christ. Thankfully one thing we can all be unified over is the great commission! There is, however, a distinction between people who support Vision 2020 and those who become part of the fine tuned oiled machine that live, eat and breath it. It will be the later working as one who will automatically spread their passion to all they come in contact with. Because what ever is on the inside of us will also get into the people we influence.

There is an all in level of commitment that is needed to fulfill the call upon this house. The call is too massive, too important, and too hated by the enemy to succeed with anything less. The team God is cultivating are leaders who are all in. We need to own it, promote it, and bleed it.  God is bringing this to pass - a unified team with a sincere and consistent focus.  As this is fine tuned, the body will observe this clarity of purpose due to our solidarity and will emulate it.

The word talks about a season of strengthening that which remains. All over the world the church is being shaken and decisions are being made. If advancing Vision 2020 were not so vital to the heart of God it would not be so serious.

But unity among believers is vital and souls are serious.

We are so excited to see what lies ahead as we let the Lord put together His team at Word of Life. Others are confirming to us how important it is to honor and protect wholeheartedly this huge responsibility given by God. Praise God so many are all in!

Think about it - How can we excite others to implement this into their church and also keep up Vision 2020 giving in our local church so that we continue to support effective soulwinning crusades oversees? How can we successfully blend churches, honor men and women of God, and add support workers into hurting ministries? How can we encourage all Christians to put the great commission a higher priority as Jesus commanded us to do? How can we be an on-track multi-site church that all speak the same thing when it comes to our vision? How can we become good enough to reproduce these efforts city to city? How can we ensure that we do not lead in a different, albeit good direction?

By being all in!

Some are needed to support this vision. Others are needed to multiply the vision.

Which one are you?



pw

Vision 2020 - Unity for the Sake of Souls.