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Monday Funday: Ironic Americans

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A true story of how I almost cried in front of four other men...

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One of my younger disciplemaking friends asked me to sit in on a meeting that was designed to celebrate his journey into ministry and, at the same time, give him credentials for the ministry he serves. I love this young man, so it was a no brainer. I'm in. After reading (and marking up) his theology paper, I went to the meeting where I joined the young man, his supervisor, his pastor, and his father. Because of who God is making this young man, this meeting was a complete joy. After a couple of hours of walking through his paper, the young man was asked to leave the room. Those of us left in the room were to give a thumbs up or down. Again, another no brainer... enthusiastic thumbs up by all. When he came back into the room, we all took time to look the young man straight into his eyes and exhort, encourage, warn, celebrate, and challenge him. When it came time for his father to speak, he looked at his son and with tears in his eyes, he quietly, slowly, and tenderly s

Monday Funday: Snap, Crackle, Pop

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When I was a kid, one of the first sounds I heard in the morning was "snap, crackle, pop" as I ate my morning cereal. Now that I'm 50, I still hear "snap, crackle, and pop" every morning— from my body —the moment I get out of bed and make my way down to eat my bran muffin and drink a can of Ensure. Thanks to Rice Crispy cereal for preparing me for old age.  I hate you. Related Posts: * 50 is the new 30 baby * It's funny because it's true * Laughing at myself because everyone else is Get Cup O' Joe with Bill in your Email Inbox! Let me encourage you and make you think 2-3x a week with a virtual Cup O' Joe with Bill in your email inbox.  Go here and submit your email . Then check your email inbox and click the Feedburner confirmation link. Note: You can unsubscribe anytime simply by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email that comes from Cup O' Joe with Bill.

On God, You, and Changing the Way You Live in the World

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God wants to use YOU and your friends to make a difference in your world. But where do you start? You start right where you are. In Cadre's Evangelism Is Relationships training experience, you will learn to live a biblical process for impacting your world like Jesus. Session 1 iNTERCEDE  Pray . Making a difference in your world requires the power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, you must learn to connect with the heart of God via prayer for those He has placed in your relational sphere of influence. Session 2 iNVEST Love.  The natural result of connecting with God's heart is a desire to love people with God's love. We will explore how Jesus intentionally befriended those in his relational sphere of influence—and how we can follow His example. Session 3 iNTERSECT Speak.  We'll explore how Jesus brought God's truth and grace to people in His relational sphere of influence. Then, taking our cues from Jesus, we'll explore how to bring God'

Monday Funday: My strange addiction...

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They can call it "Golden Caramel Corn Nuggets" all they want. But you and I both know it's really, "Corn Cocaine." Can't. Stop. Eating. This. Please pray a hedge of protection around my pancreas! Related Posts: * Girl Scout Cookies I hate you! * Drink coffee AND lose weight? Get Cup O' Joe with Bill in your Email Inbox! Let me encourage you and make you think 2-3x a week with a virtual Cup O' Joe with Bill in your email inbox.  Go here and submit your email . Then check your email inbox and click the Feedburner confirmation link. Note: You can unsubscribe anytime simply by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email that comes from Cup O' Joe with Bill.

Spreading an infectious way of life

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Everywhere we go,  we're trying our best to spread Jesus-like disciplemaking like a life-giving pestilence.  Here's a pictorial update that tells the stories of some of our summer disciplemaking adventures.  Thank you for viewing and reading—for we are your Cadre missionaries of encouragement and disciplemaking!  (Click any image below to enlarge for viewing and reading.  Or go here for a 2-page PDF .) Here's a fact:  We couldn't take any of part of this Jesus-like disciplemaking adventure without people like you who love us, pray for us, and give to Cadre. We need you. You make our ministry powerful and possible. Every expression of partnership breathes life into our souls… so we can do the same for others! For more information about how you can partner with God, the Allisons, and Cadre Ministries,  go here . To make a secure online tax-deductible donation,  go here .  Cadre Ministries  is a recognized 501(c)3 ministry.

Why I participated in a public prayer vigil and why I hope you'll join or start one in your area

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Update: January 16, 2016 Saeed is FREE! Thanking God for this answer to prayer! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * If video doesn't appear, go here. These two videos below explain why I'm going to participate in a public prayer vigil for Pastor Saeed Naghmeh and persecuted followers of Jesus around the world on September 26th. * If video does not appear, go here . Pastor Saeed's wife, Naghmeh, talks about being persecuted for her faith in Jesus Christ... Naghmeh Abedini At Conduit from Darren Tyler on Vimeo . * If video does not appear, go here . I hope you'll join or start a public prayer vigil in your area.  Complete prayer vigil info can be found here.

You can know the Bible and miss God

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Many religious leaders in Jesus' day had the Old Testament memorized. Yet, many of them didn't recognize God when He was right in front of them. It's possible to know your Bible really well and miss God completely. Related Posts: * Even Jesus said this... * Yes, of course I think everyone should read the Bible daily... * Beware of your imaginary Jesus... Get Cup O' Joe with Bill in your Email Inbox! Let me encourage you and make you think 2-3x a week with a virtual Cup O' Joe with Bill in your email inbox.  Go here and submit your email . Then check your email inbox and click the Feedburner confirmation link. Note: You can unsubscribe anytime simply by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email that comes from Cup O' Joe with Bill.

Woe to you...

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In Luke 6:26, Jesus said... "Woe to you when all men speak well of you...." So I try to keep someone ticked off at me at all times just to be biblical. Just kidding. Sort of. But I'm not kidding about this... "A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth." —Paul to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:24-25 You, Me, and Coffee Monday...   Let me encourage you and and make you think 1 stinking time a week (usually Monday morning) with a virtual  Cup O' Joe with Bill  in your email inbox.  Two  Simple Steps... 1.  Go here and submit your email . 2.  Go to your email and click the Feedburner confirmation link . You can unsubscribe at any time with no questions asked simply by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email you receiv