60http://youhavehearditsaid.comSat, 20 Mar 2010 10:05:44 GMTSat, 20 Mar 2010 10:05:44 GMTen uthguy@missioncovenant.orgnohttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/05/28/research-from-lost-and-found-the-younger-unchurched-and-churches-that-reach-them.aspx?ref=rssSteve...Missionhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/05/28/research-from-lost-and-found-the-younger-unchurched-and-churches-that-reach-them.aspx#Comments2b64e615-9221-44a4-b31f-41dfd9967e71Fri, 29 May 2009 01:59:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/05/27/arguments.aspx?ref=rssJamesI've noticed a trend among many people today of no longer discussing but arguing. They insult or call names or emote or gainsay or play the victim or offer cryptic utterances that must seem like slam dunk responses to the ones making them. But none of these are really beneficial. Which got me thinking of this sketch from Monty Python. ...FUNhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/05/27/arguments.aspx#Comments326f4988-fbaa-4655-8566-6a24a1fc37d7Thu, 28 May 2009 02:13:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/05/27/hero.aspx?ref=rssJamesAll young men should pick this one up and read. Ask Steve if you have any questions.You already know it’s not easy being a single man in this culture today. But it is easy to be overwhelmed, to feel helpless and hopeless about living by God’s high standards for singles. It’s easy to cave in to the pressures of this sex-soaked world and accept defeat—blaming the media, the culture, even girlfriends who don’t know how tough it can be. But many men have read books like Every Young Man’s Battle and Tactics and have committed themselves to stand strong ...Bookshttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/05/27/hero.aspx#Comments3300c463-a05a-4ff5-a61e-8ddbb6f4bd46Thu, 28 May 2009 01:56:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/01/28/wisconsin-winter-habits.aspx?ref=rssJames60 above zero: Wisconsinites plant gardens.50 above zero: People are sunbathing in Green Bay .40 above zero: Wisconsinites drive with the sunroof open.32 above zero: The water in Hayward gets thicker.20 above zero: Wisconsinites throw on a flannel shirt.15 above zero: People in Wisconsin have one last cookout before it gets cold.Zero: Wisconsinites close the windows.10 below zero: Wisconsinites dig their winter coats out of storage.25 below zero: Girl Scouts in Wisconsin still selling cookies door to door.40 below zero: People in Wisconsin let their dogs sleep indoors.100 ...Humorhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/01/28/wisconsin-winter-habits.aspx#Comments8ba69291-762c-487b-8074-f5211bd3104aThu, 29 Jan 2009 03:32:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/01/21/top-church-blogs.aspx?ref=rssJamesKent Shaffer of Church Relevance did some research and compiled a list of the most read church blogs. Kent describes the list this way, "some focus exclusively on ministry, while others are more like theology blogs. Regardless of how you label them, these are the world's most popular church blogs written by many of today's most influential church leaders, theologians and Christ Followers."Check 'em out ...http://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/01/21/top-church-blogs.aspx#Comments953fd917-fc14-4870-a964-7b46fbdd2f88Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:47:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/01/15/converts-to-what.aspx?ref=rssJamesSo it's -15 below and I'm trying to stay warm by catching up on some reading. The great Ed Stetzer has written another great piece on being focused on the Mission, but also calling people to Christ. Read it here. Great reminder Ed. Thanks! ...Evangelismhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/01/15/converts-to-what.aspx#Comments9cac386d-5edf-45ec-9486-be5a381cae16Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:06:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/01/02/rick-responds.aspx?ref=rssJamesAs you probably heard, Rick Warren was asked to deliver the invocation at the presidential inauguration. After that announcement, the media kicked in to full fury surrounding that decision.Rick Warren just recorded this video response to explain to his congregation some of the recent firestorm surrounding his decision to accept Barack Obama's invitation. He covers three main areas:1) Rick re-states his long-held view on the Biblical definition of marriage.2) Secondly, he discusses civil rights and why he believes no American should be discriminated against.3) Rick discusses why he accepted the invitation to the inaugration. He also talks about how he ...Christian Livinghttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2009/01/02/rick-responds.aspx#Commentsf05671e2-e931-4169-ab0a-b9c365227542Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:08:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/12/19/prophetic-words-from-penn.aspx?ref=rssJamesSomething to think about. From the awesome Ed Stetzer:"If there is a trend and churches do grow during hard times, the growth should come through evangelism. And, it appears to me that Christians today are less focused on evangelism today than they have been in times past-- with some considering evangelism to be too impolite or old school. They believe it is better to "show" and not "tell" (when it should be both).So, this video from Penn (of Penn and Teller) is worth your time:" Penn says:"I don't respect people who don't proselytize. If you believe ...Evangelismhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/12/19/prophetic-words-from-penn.aspx#Commentse0f1f881-0a7e-4019-94db-a55e2700197eFri, 19 Dec 2008 22:20:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/12/08/what-if-worship-was-like-an-nba-game.aspx?ref=rssJames...funhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/12/08/what-if-worship-was-like-an-nba-game.aspx#Commentsdcfb61a4-674f-470b-895b-43214ba8a403Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:54:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/11/14/hurry-up-and-wait.aspx?ref=rssSteveIt is prime time hunting for bow hunters with rifle season right around the corner. I have seen trucks with hundreds of pounds of corn in the back, good thing we can only place 2 gallons a day per 40. Stores with hunting gear are busy and people are sighting in the rifles. Season is opening soon.I am bow hunting and I have a morning ritual that is automatic this time of year. Get up, make coffee, get lunches ready, the kids some food, drink some coffee, check the weather, make sure the wood stove is ...http://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/11/14/hurry-up-and-wait.aspx#Commentsee8c3363-e764-4a26-ba27-08f21416eac0Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:27:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/11/13/senior-choir-hip-hop.aspx?ref=rssJames...Funhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/11/13/senior-choir-hip-hop.aspx#Comments5b7f1772-2634-4058-9632-84b16b765bd5Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:01:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/11/13/what-if-starbucks-marketed-like-a-church-a-parable.aspx?ref=rssJames...http://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/11/13/what-if-starbucks-marketed-like-a-church-a-parable.aspx#Comments3e166972-ad58-4d15-85b3-836f80dbed6fFri, 14 Nov 2008 02:53:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/28/lost-and-found.aspx?ref=rssJamesI read everything by Ed Stetzer. His latest book is Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched and Churches that Reach Them.Below is the video trailer: ...Bookshttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/28/lost-and-found.aspx#Commentsadd9319f-dae6-4f8d-ab24-f14fa525aa3cWed, 29 Oct 2008 03:37:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/15/when-contemporary-is-not-contemporary-anymore.aspx?ref=rssJames...Funhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/15/when-contemporary-is-not-contemporary-anymore.aspx#Commentsd5994c12-e18f-43b7-bb16-7785b7dfa708Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:50:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/10/for-young-men-only.aspx?ref=rssSteveHey guys, I want to take a couple of minutes and give you a quick review of, For Young Men Only. This is a new book that has come out by Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice. The first thing I want to tell you guys is this is a small book. I know you might wonder why I am telling this but I remember being your age and reading was not on my top 50 list of things to do. It ranked about 73 and that was right behind poking my eyes out with a ...Bookshttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/10/for-young-men-only.aspx#Comments8c8a9a23-fdff-4b43-afe4-6e105ed8bff4Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:44:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/10/i-am-back.aspx?ref=rssSteveHey, I just wanted to say a quick thank you to James for keeping this blog up and running while I was on my sabbatical. I am back and ready to go. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to getting back in the habit of posting. Thanks again James. You are the man. ...http://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/10/i-am-back.aspx#Comments16ee88b5-cb29-4334-9336-fe383ac32bceFri, 10 Oct 2008 15:38:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/09/catalyst-2008-backstage.aspx?ref=rssJamesIf you are like us, and couldn't make it to Georgia for Catalyst 2008, you can check out some behind-the-scenes and highlights on Catalyst Backstage. Good stuff here! ...Conferenceshttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/09/catalyst-2008-backstage.aspx#Comments2a1afad7-f9b5-4098-a59c-ccada7eef947Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:45:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/09/for-young-men-only.aspx?ref=rssJamesHey guys, here is a reader that you should glance through. It will help you navigate alot of corners in your relationships.The best-selling ONLY series returns with a one-of-a-kind guide for teen guys on how to figure out girls.Drawing on a fresh national survey of 600 teen girls, as well as hundreds of personal interviews, For Young Men Only reveals the real truth about what teenage girls think, what they want, and how average teen guys can build healthy friendships with high quality girls. Full of surprising revelations and practical advice, For Young Men Only delivers help straight from ...Bookshttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/10/09/for-young-men-only.aspx#Commentsa7ac5b2b-db06-4391-ba76-0bf75ba246d2Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:24:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/09/17/gods-love-commercial.aspx?ref=rssJamesSo I'm watching the Outdoor Channel and see this commercial about God's love. What struck me was the fact that it was sponsored by Interstate Battery. You can see more here. So do you think a commercial can communicate God's message effectively? ...Evangelismhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/09/17/gods-love-commercial.aspx#Commentsac135b89-260a-4b7e-9111-66e70adf4d2aThu, 18 Sep 2008 01:59:00 GMThttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/09/10/knockdown-argument-against-dancing-in-church.aspx?ref=rssJames...Funhttp://youhavehearditsaid.com/2008/09/10/knockdown-argument-against-dancing-in-church.aspx#Commentse928425a-2a89-4f22-a667-493fa68ce0eaThu, 11 Sep 2008 00:26:00 GMT