“‘But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.’” (Matthew 5:39) A professor in Bible college once told my class (of future pastors), “Don’t go into the ministry unless you’re ready to die.” (It’s funny what you remember from […]
10 Lies of the Devil (redux) plus podcast
August 8, 2012 by
(To listen to the podcast of this post, click here for Part 1, click here for Part 2 and click here for Part 3.) I have written on this topic before. (To read 10 Lies of the Devil, click here. To read 10 More Lies of the Devil, click here.) I feel strangely moved to […]
Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:1-31)
August 6, 2012 by
(This is supplement 8 to the #HeartChat Bible study taking place every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern, 6:30 Pacific USA. Pastor Mike is teaching his Escape from Egypt series on Twitter. Click here for class schedule and links to the notes. Click here to follow Pastor Mike on Twitter.) INTRODUCTION This teaching is based on a […]
Men Jesus Called (video teaching series)
August 4, 2012 by
(For the entire Men Jesus Called teaching series by Richard @mcProdigal and Mike @aheartforgod, click here.)
2 Big Lies
August 4, 2012 by
It all started with a lie. It all closes with a lie. They’re both “big” lies. (They’re really two parts of the same lie.) The first lie was in Eden’s garden. T he second lie is at the world’s end. (We are there?!) And do you remember that first lie? God created Adam and commanded […]
How to Get 100,000 Followers on Twitter (7 Tips)
August 4, 2012 by
Participate in and lead chatsFollow peopleRetweet othersRegularly blogBe present on other platforms (newest: Pinterest, Instagram)Give away free stuff (eBook downloads, reveal personal social media secrets via “how to’s”)Promote what others are doing
So Where Are Your Eyes? (plus podcast)
August 1, 2012 by
(To listen to the podcast of this post, click here.) Pastor Mike here. Hebrews 12:2 reads: “Fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of faith.” So where are your eyes? Our eyes can be on problems. Our eyes can be on politics (or a politician). Our eyes can be on a Pastor (or […]
7 Reasons Why I Will Be in Church Today (tweetcast)
July 31, 2012 by
7 reasons why I will be in church today (tweetcast) coming next… 1. I need to support my Pastor #7reasonswhyIwillbeinchurchtoday 2. I need to support my fellow brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ #7reasonswhyIwillbeinchurchtoday 3. I need to encourage someone there who is down/depressed who otherwise would not be encouraged without me #7reasonswhyIwillbeinchurchtoday 4. I […]
The Exodus Begins (Exodus 12:29-41; 13:17-22)
July 30, 2012 by
(This is supplement 7 to the #HeartChat Bible study taking place every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern, 6:30 Pacific USA. Pastor Mike is teaching his Escape from Egypt series on Twitter. Click here for class schedule and links to the notes. Click here to follow Pastor Mike on Twitter.) INTRODUCTION This teaching is based on a […]
7 Mistakes Women and Men Make with Twitter (plus 1 bonus)
July 28, 2012 by
We make mistakes. (We’re human.) We blow it in relationships with people. We even do it while tweeting. Here are… 7 Mistakes Women and Men Make with Twitter (plus 1 bonus): 1. They don’t research who they’re following (Google their Twitter name)2. They become too intimate (share details about themselves) with the wrong people3. They […]
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