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Read any good books lately?
I recently purchase a Kindle
. It has been well worth the price so far as I have turned wasted time into reading/learning time. I love the fact that Kindle is not only a device but software for my Mac and iPhone. That way, if my wife is reading on the Kindle, I can keep up with my books on these other platforms. Amazon
is having a great sale on Kindle books right now. Here’s what I’ve purchased recently for my summer reading:
- Stretch Deck
-Downloaded this on Kindle for iphone so I’ve always got 50 great stretches with me. With pics and descriptions.
That should be enough to keep me busy this summer. What’s on your reading list?
Tagged: amazon, Book Reviews, brad meltzer, bring it, church, craig groeschel, david platt, fusion, God, Ignite, Jesus, Kindle, Mark Driscoll, Nelson Searcy, p90 x, pagan christianity, poke the box, radical, Seth Godin, summer reading, the innter circle, Tony Horton, weird
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Bad Career Choice?
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This podcast is in addition to the blog.
Helping people discover their purpose, passion, and possibilities.
Forgotten 5 Signs You Picked the Wrong Career-From February 19, 2010
5. You dread getting up in the morning because you hate going to work.
4. Your enthusiasm and passion for your job are directly r
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Tagged: blogging, career, chase your lion, Cliff Ravenscraft, Dan Miller, Gary Vanderchuk, heath mullikin, John Eldredge, Jon Acuff Quitter, Mark Batterson, Matthew Barnett, Passion, Pat Flynn, podcast, Podcast Answer Man, Purpose, Rick Warren
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Here's the Next Step
I recently shared why I haven’t been blogging consistently. I have been reading voraciously lately(on my new Kindle
) as I strive to lead Oakway Wesleyan forward. Also, this summer I will begin ministering at Common Ground Community Church which is 9 miles from Oakway. I will be preaching at both locations every Sunday starting in late July. The books I’ve been reading from Nelson Searcy(like Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Church
) have been invaluable. I’ve also been listening his his podcast. I am really trying to invest a lot in my relationship with God and develop my skills as a speaker and pastor. Another book that has influenced me is The Millionaire Messenger. I really believe that there is money to be made online and blogging is a great way for someone to have influence and pay the bills.
I am constantly learning more and more about blogging and online marketing. I know I’ve only scratched the surface of what I can accomplish. I am amazed at how many people want to start blogging, but have no idea where to start or they don’t realize the full potential that blogging has to provide a platform and side income. I am committed to:
Helping people Discover and Use their Unique Voice through blogging.
Sometimes the hardest part is getting started because people are clueless about web hosting, blogging software, affiliate marketing, social media, etc. Soon, I will be offering people the opportunity to remove that roadblock from their path. What if someone set it all up for you?
Being a part of the Techology Show has given me the podcasting bug. I found the Podcast Answer Man and his advice has only challenged and encouraged me more. So, my goal is to launch two podcasts by the end of the month. They will be weekly and the Chase Your Lion podcast will focus on helping people discover their Purpose
, Passion
, and Possibilities
. Over on the newly revamped Heath Mullikin dot com, the podcast will focus on pastoring in a small town while the blog will focus on…a little bit of everything. I think I’ve got something to bring to the table when it comes to bringing BIG ideas to smaller communities.
I recently was adding up a lot of time wasters in my life. It was convicting. Yes, I am committing that wasted time and energy to pursue God’s calling in these areas and continue running in 5k’s when the opportunity arises. I actually ran a mile without stopping this morning which was a HUGE milestone for me. What good is it to seek to be used greatly by God is you’re not healthy enough to sustain it? What good is it to be healthy if you’re wasting you life away?
I think what I’m trying to say is: Come join the adventure.
Tagged: Common Ground Community Church, God, Kindle, Millionaire Messenger, Nelson Searcy, next step, Oakway, podcast, reading, rural pastor, small town, the techology show, Wesleyan
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It has been nearly 2 months since I have posted on Chase Your Lion. Have I quit blogging? Have I given up my dreams? Did I catch or (gasp!) stop chasing my lion?
As most of you know, I became the Senior Pastor of Oakway Wesleyan Church back in August. This has been a great, but challenging transition for us. There is a HUGE difference between being a youth pastor and a senior pastor(that goes both ways BTW). There is a weight and a burden that I had never experienced before. In trying to move the church forward, reach our community, and spend quality time with my family
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The Techology Show
Show Notes
February 23, 2011
Today is Wednesday Feb. 23, 2011.
I’m Matthew Tietje
I’m Heath Mullikin
I’m Steve Stanley
and I’m Tony Casey
Welcome to The Techology Show. A weekly podcast featuring technology, theology, and everything in between. The world’s only user-antagonistic podcast. Episode #095.
This was a comment left for us last week after the show via Facebook
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The Scales of Justice
In 1996, I came up with a t-shirt idea for Southern Wesleyan University known as the “Swuperman.” I asked Mike Keaton, one of the admissions counselors at the time, if we could do a shirt with a Superman type logo with a “WU” beside it. The next day, he had the design ready and the rest is history. Thousands of the “Swuperman” shirts have
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Tagged: credit, Ephesians, faith, Goodwill, Mike Keaton, scales of justice, Southern Wesleyan University, Swuperman, works
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The Techology Show
Show Notes
February 16, 2011
Today is Wednesday Feb. 16, 2011.
I’m Matthew Tietje
I’m Tony Casey
I’m Steve Stanley
and I’m Heath Mullikin
Welcome to The Techology Show. A weekly podcast featuring technology, theology, and everything in between. The world’s only user-antagonistic podcast. Episode #094.
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Last night around 10 pm, our doorbell rang. Living next to the church has brought several late night visitors so I didn’t know what to expect. Thankfully, it was a young man who stopped to tell us that our chimney was shooting out sparks. He stayed while I put the fire out in the wood stove and helped me wet down the roof around the chimney. He said
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Tagged: Fire, fire department, kindness, love your neighbor
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Two guys I admire are Michael Hyatt and Tony Morgan. Their blogs are two of the best you will find. I get them delivered to my inbox daily(you can get this blog delivered to your inbox by filling out the subscribe form on the top right). They both have great insights on ministry, leadership, and blogging.
Today,
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Tagged: blog posts, Blogs, chase your lion, church, Killing Cockroaches, Leading Smart, mental focus, Michael Hyatt, posts, Simply Strategic, Tim Stevens, tony morgan, Twitter
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-From Mark Driscoll. Good short read.
-Great ideas from Nelson Searcy. Using this for training our leaders.
-We have implemented many of the ideas from this book already.
-I’m a huge Brad Meltzer fan.
-My wife likes to read too. She just started writing grants for people at Grants by Karen.
-part of Seth Godin’sDomino Project. A manifesto to get started.