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03-03-2008, 01:35 PM
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but made himself of no reputation
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
This post is about something real,
something honest,
something inspiring,
something challenging.
Please accept my sincere,
venti
chia
soy latte
--extra hot
...thanks!
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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath [James 1:19]
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03-03-2008, 01:47 PM
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Forever Loved Admin
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
Oh my, I have been thinking a lot lately about how Christians should not sit in a building but actually get out and become unselfish of our faith. Especially me, thanks for the reminder Deacon.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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03-03-2008, 02:03 PM
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
Thanks for sharing Deacon. I really enjoyed this- Keep it updated.
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03-03-2008, 02:24 PM
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
I too love these posts, I agree 100% that we need to rethink our ministry opportunities and options.
(and Starbucks does have awesome benefits, my 20 year old daughter works at one and has better insurance than I do)
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03-03-2008, 02:33 PM
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Still Figuring It Out.
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
Nothing affects ministry like knowing the hurts, pains, conflict, struggles and other grinds that peoples lives have to offer them.
Nothing makes you more effective to people than having known, touched and been a part of the struggle of said people.
We sing the song that says...
"He came from heaven to earth to show the way"
You, my brother, have followed the steps of your savior and I think it is safe to postulate that you will never been the same.
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03-03-2008, 03:01 PM
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I believe the Gospel of Jesus
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
Hey Deek,
I've been thinking of starting a house church from Starbucks. Others go there and read poetry and such, why not do like you and use the place to touch people's lives.
BTW: I think I met your grandfather a few weeks ago. We shared a few tears of joy (about Preston).
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ: Jesus bore away my sins, my sickness, and my poverty. That covers it all. Everything else is just legalism.
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03-03-2008, 03:03 PM
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Forever Loved Admin
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
You would be great at that Lar. Go for it.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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03-04-2008, 12:33 AM
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Pride of the Neighborhood
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
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Originally Posted by Bro-Larry
Hey Deek,
I've been thinking of starting a house church from Starbucks. Others go there and read poetry and such, why not do like you and use the place to touch people's lives.
BTW: I think I met your grandfather a few weeks ago. We shared a few tears of joy (about Preston).
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That was probably Charlie in TX and that would be my father, one of the greatest men in shoe leather and I remember him sharing the story. Glad to meet you.
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When a newspaper posed the question, "What's Wrong with the World?" G. K. Chesterton reputedly wrote a brief letter in response: "Dear Sirs: I am. Sincerely Yours, G. K. Chesterton." That is the attitude of someone who has grasped the message of Jesus.
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03-04-2008, 04:10 AM
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Not riding the train
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
Awesome, DB!!!! Sounded like an inspiring story right out of Reader's Digest!!
You are an inspiration!
God Bless,
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03-04-2008, 09:35 AM
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I need a Triple Espresso, NOW!
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Standing at the crossroads of life!
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Re: How Starbucks Saved My Ministry
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Originally Posted by deacon blues
but I never again want to cut myself off from the outside world. We need to be among the lost, among the hurting, among the needy. We need to be salt and light.
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This is imo the post of the day! Beautiful! You have made me stop and think. I remember praying a long time ago, "Lord, don't put someone in my path, put ME in their path". I have to get out of my comfort zone...
Thank you!
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