Just a few more nuggets from being with James & Betty Robison in Colorado a week ago:
-Miles Mcpherson from The Rock Church in San Diego (http://therocksandiego.org/) was with us and he shared the vision and ministry of their church in reaching their community. Great resources here and an entire kit (Do Something!, you can get it at www.milesahead.com). Miles has spoken twice at TCI’s Thrive Conference (www.thriveconference.org) and we look forward to having him back.
-Jim Garlow from Skyline Wesleyan Church (http://www.skylinechurch.org/skyline/) was with us. REALLY enjoyed hearing from Jim; I had previously read a couple of his books but had not been able to speak to him. He’s the real deal…passion, wisdom, clarity. Jim’s wife Carol is battling with cancer (pray for her!), but they know that God’s hand is on them to continue their direction in ministry. Check out www.prayandact.com to find out more information about this.
-People need to see God in the Church and then they will be impressed. People will not be impressed with church because they are not seeing God. (Oh boy..I so want to insure that when we gather, we are giving glory to God and leading people to the Father and not being impressed with us–with our stuff, our technology, our whizbangs. Something like Matt Redmond’s song..back to the heart of worship).
-We simply cannot play church anymore! The time is now. We can’t allow people to be intimidated. We have to be an aggressive people who manifest the character of God: Strong, Loving, Forgiving, Graceful, Bold.
-We need to learn how to be informed and particularly be sure we know how to hear HIS voice (amen to that!)
-God not only hates divorce, He hates the divorce in your heart that happened long before the legal divorce (“Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” Proverbs 4:23)
-The Purpose Driven Life (I think God gave this to Rick, especially the PEACE plan…see www.purposedriven.com) needs to pierce the darkness!
-Join with Jesus in His John 13 and John 17 prayer (servanthood and oneness)
We had a glorious two day experience in Colorado…God moved, we wept, and our hearts remain soft to His voice and calling. If you want more information about James & Betty Robison and their ministry (Life Today), visit http://www.lifetoday.org/site/PageServer
