Forgiveness is not a slogan
PREPARATION
She came in complaining about my sermons always being about forgiveness and grace. According to her, I needed to come down harder on the sinners and in her words, ”nail them with guilt.”
After her rant, I asked, “So, when did forgiveness and grace become more than slogan concepts for you?”
“Ron, there are some things you [...]
Agree or Disagree?
PREPARATION
My friend David Himes has suggested, “For most people, the Bible is like a software license. Few actually read it. They just scroll to the bottom and click ‘I agree.’”
His observation gives me a chance to say, “Too many believers settle for faith that is little more than a list of statements they agree with. [...]
BreakAway Minute rules the mornings
Take charge of your day with these 60-second, off-the-wall messages.
Each BAM un-covers a life-message designed to encourage and inspire. Hidden in each story is an intentional desire to put in a good word for God. Make this your story day.
Listen to a sample BreakAway Minute spot
Now visit the website.
Leap Year: Live to Give
PREPARATION
Generosity is a core value of Jesus followers. It displays the power of God and describes who we are.
It all starts with a decision to risk. When we give our time, our talents, and our money we are risking a piece of our hearts. It is our faith in God that empowers us to turn [...]
What’s the follow-up question?
PREPARATION
A while back I sent an email to 300 men asking them to answer a simple question: “In the real world, what are you planning to do in the next 12 months that will define you as a man of faith?”
Some wanted to argue about the question, a few responded with lengthy theological explanations, but [...]
Change in the wind
PREPARATION
Change is in the air…it’s in the wind.
It was over ten years ago when Dick pulled me aside. “Hey, Ron, have you ever done any sailing?
“A little, years ago…but the wind wasn’t cooperative,” I replied.
“Well, we are putting together a sailing trip to the British Virgin Islands this summer. Would you and Lyn be interested [...]
Get out of the Book and into action
PREPARATION
Today’s Faith Note is a shout-out for followers of Jesus. These grace-filled believers distinguish themselves, not as watchdogs or campaigners, but as humble field agents embedded in the ups and downs of everyday life. Disguised as ordinary people, followers humble themselves and pray and seek God’s face…When we do that, we will automatically change and [...]
Innovative complaint strategy
PREPARATION
The storm was closing in, the sky seemed packed with darkness, but it was the lightning that shut everything down. For 5 hours a wall of commanding thunderstorms stilled O’Hare, one of the world’s busiest airports. One flight after another was delayed or canceled. It’s pretty simple really, if the planes can’t land, there won’t [...]
Discover the spirit of adventure
PREPARATION
For the believer, life is a growing collection of God stories. You have more than you know.
God is there in every new page of the adventure, whether we feel His presence, or not. We trust the promise, “I will never leave you.” Embedded in each trust experience is a faith story. That means I choose [...]
The Invitation
PREPARATION
Several years ago, when I read The Shack, it took me on a journey. William Young has written a book that provokes and prods us, but at the same time lifts and liberates us. It begins with a single envelope in Mac’s mailbox. Inside is a call, an invitation, a challenge: “Mackenzie, It’s been a [...]
Hidden Requirement for the Faith Journey
PREPARATION
Songs have a way of touching us in profound ways at the most critical times. Truth is, you have a playlist of songs that reflect your life journey. Not limited to any one genre, these songs reveal a smorgasbord perspective on where we’ve been and where we are now.
When the lyrics and melody find synergy–when [...]
In Santa’s Secret Service?
PREPARATION
Jordan was sitting on the park bench right by the bike trail, when a boy about 5 years old sat down and started winding what appeared to be his own very special Mickey Mouse watch. Jordan said, “What a neat watch! Does it tell you the time?”
Without even looking up the boy responded, “No, you [...]
Givers energize the story
2011 was a great year for the FCN
This website enjoyed over 250,000 page views and thousands of faith stories were lifted and enhanced by Faith Notes. Along with the growing impact of the FaithTeam website, Ron’s Facebook and Twitter presence engaged friends in daily faith-shaping conversations.
Responses come in daily, expressing how this ministry has helped [...]
The “Buzz” Challenge
I wish we could have a cyber celebration
We have begun our 5th year at Faith Coaching Network. God has been gracious and patient. In many ways, I feel like we have just now found our place in His vision.
But, We CAN have a cyber challenge
God is up to something new, do you see it?
“See, I am doing [...]
