John 12:32 (NLT)  “And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself”

<!–StartFragment–> Be Creative! Conference decorations will be as different as conference themes and formats. Decorations can be elaborate or simple, authentic or not, purchased or handmade. A lot of it depends on your conference budget, format and location. Whatever you do, make an effort to ensure conference decorations reflect the theme of your conference and have an international

(this picture was taken at the Rascal Flatts concert in June for her birthday) (this was right after Corrie found that Tucker had gotten into the frosting Branson had gotten into and left on the table) This past weekend Corrie and I got to hang out. With 3 little boys that is a rare occurrence […]

Group Seeks to Censor Gospel of ChristCat fight on the Left: "I hear these people saying [Obama’s] like George Bush. Those people ought to be drug tested. I mean, it’s crazy. … The professional left … will be satisfied when we have Canadian health care and we’ve eliminated the Pentagon. That’s not reality." –Robert Gibbs, criticizing the White House’s own base -The Patriot Post

Here is where I was today. Details coming tomorrow! Also check out the @dailymle post for 8/21/10.

Well, the long-awaited (uh, overdue) family newspaper is now online.http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rosson-Family-Newsletter.html?soid=1101898662382&aid=aBmpQ9YMtso

Charles Tremendous Jones said, “You are the same as you are today five years from now, except for two things: The people with whom you associate and the books you read.” We should grow every day of our life by learning something new. Here are 8 books that will help you achieve your maximum potential. Don’t be alarmed that they are secular. If the principles they teach are working, it’s because they are based upon Biblical principles.

1)7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey will help prioritize your life around what is truly important.

2)“5” Where will you be five years from now by Dan Zadra will help you create a purpose that starts your mission that helps you get aligned for the next 5 years all based upon your personal values.

3)The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard will help you motivate your leaders in less time.

4)Lincoln on Leadership by Donald Phillips will give insight on the characteristics and principles of what it takes to become a great leader.

5)Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki will help you develop a plan for financial independence. It’s easier to focus on your leadership faith when you don’t have to focus continually on your finances.

6)All Business is Show Business by Scott McKain will help you understand that presentation and promotion is HUGE in every single thing you attach your leadership energy too.

7)The Purple Cow by Seth Godin will help you to become “remarkable” and distinctive in what you are doing verses very other student ministry around you is doing.

8)The Disney Way by Bill Capodagli and Lynn Jackson takes you into the creative giant of Disney and empowers you to unlock your creative genius.

hope i helped,
pg