Author: ourCOG

Who are we in Jesus Christ? II Timothy 2:3-6

<!--StartFragment--> I am a part of the “Fellowship of the Unashamed.” I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let go, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight walking small planning, smooth k... »

The influence of a good man…

Posted in leadershipLast Sunday, I was in a church where the pastor pointed out a woman who was the daughter of the late Pastor Robert Graham.  Robert Graham pastored in Ohio, primarily in the southern half of the state and among the churches he pastored was Middletown (known as Harlan Park at the time, I think) and [...] »

10 GREAT NAMES FOR OUTREACH MINDED YOUTH GROUPS or EVENTS

A name is something huge!! Whether it’s a child or an event, when you put a label/name on it, it begins to live up (or down) to its name. That’s the power of naming. In my opinion, everything that is born of God deserves a good name. In giving a name to your youth ministry or event, it is important to think about what it says about who your are and how it will appeal to both churched ... »

43. I am thankful for Gordon Lin…

Or should I call him "Dr Lin"?Gordon is one very, very special person. His family immigrated from Taiwan back in the 1980s (they did it the RIGHT WAY). He grew up in suburban Naperville--slightly southwest of Chicago. A smarter, more caring perso... »