Love is like pi
natural,
irrational,
and VERY
important.
Ovid
To be loved, be lovable.
Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it's what you are expected to give — which is everything
Robert Lois Stevenson
Billy Graeme at 87, “I cannot imagine living a single day without her by my side. I am more in love with her today than when we first met … as students in college.”
Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. - Martin Luther King
C.S. Lewis put it, ‘To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.’
Ephesians 5:1-2 Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.(TNIV)
Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Posted by Braden Matson
About Me
- New Generation
- New Zealand
- New Generation is the youth ministry of the Assemblies Of God in New Zealand. Braden and Andrea Matson are the facilitators and are working with Youth Pastors around the country to equip young people to reach a nation.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Dr Ian Jagelman
We had a great meeting last night with a few Youth Pastors from around Auckland with Dr Ian Jagelman. I love hearing Dr Ian, he has an amazing depth of wisdom. It was just a small group of people to give opportunity for discussion.
One of the key thoughts for me was the need to build leadership teams, not just ministry teams. There is a real challenge to develop teams of people who are empowered to make decisions and grow and area of ministry, rather than just perform the functions of ministry.
The other major thing for me last night was a reminder of the idea that leadership really comes down to gathering and building. We are to gather people, and build them.
If you were at the meeting last night why don't you leave a message about a key thing for you from the evening.
Posted by Braden Matson
One of the key thoughts for me was the need to build leadership teams, not just ministry teams. There is a real challenge to develop teams of people who are empowered to make decisions and grow and area of ministry, rather than just perform the functions of ministry.
The other major thing for me last night was a reminder of the idea that leadership really comes down to gathering and building. We are to gather people, and build them.
If you were at the meeting last night why don't you leave a message about a key thing for you from the evening.
Posted by Braden Matson
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
First Most Important Question
The first important question to consider is, "Who in life do I love?"
The challenge for each one of us is are we actively loving them. I find it is those closest to us that we can neglect the most. Here are some quotes on love to encourage you as you ponder this question:
Doc Childre
Our true identity is to love without fear and insecurity. Our higher potential finds us when we set our course in that direction. The power of love and compassion transforms insecurity.
Doc Childre and Sara Paddison
Love is not automatic. It takes conscious practice and awareness, just like playing the piano or golf. However, you have ample opportunities to practice. Everyone you meet can be your practice session.
Jason Jordan
True love does not come by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
Christopher Morley
If we discovered that we had only five minutes left to say all that we wanted to say, every telephone booth would be occupied by people calling other people to stammer that they loved them.
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
I have never met a person whose greatest need was anything other than real, unconditional love. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward someone who needs help. There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common fiber of life, the flame of that heats our soul, energizes our spirit and supplies passion to our lives. It is our connection to God and to each other.
Swedish Proverb
Fear less,
hope more,
eat less,
chew more,
whine less,
breathe more,
talk less,
say more,
love more,
and all good things will be yours.
Post by Braden Matson
The challenge for each one of us is are we actively loving them. I find it is those closest to us that we can neglect the most. Here are some quotes on love to encourage you as you ponder this question:
Doc Childre
Our true identity is to love without fear and insecurity. Our higher potential finds us when we set our course in that direction. The power of love and compassion transforms insecurity.
Doc Childre and Sara Paddison
Love is not automatic. It takes conscious practice and awareness, just like playing the piano or golf. However, you have ample opportunities to practice. Everyone you meet can be your practice session.
Jason Jordan
True love does not come by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
Christopher Morley
If we discovered that we had only five minutes left to say all that we wanted to say, every telephone booth would be occupied by people calling other people to stammer that they loved them.
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
I have never met a person whose greatest need was anything other than real, unconditional love. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward someone who needs help. There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common fiber of life, the flame of that heats our soul, energizes our spirit and supplies passion to our lives. It is our connection to God and to each other.
Swedish Proverb
Fear less,
hope more,
eat less,
chew more,
whine less,
breathe more,
talk less,
say more,
love more,
and all good things will be yours.
Post by Braden Matson
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Three Life Questions
I recently heard about author Philip Yancy's close-call with death after a car accident. He said three questions went through his mind in the moments immediately after the crash as he lay somewhere between life and death ...
Who in life do I love?
What have I done with my life?
Am I ready for what comes after this life?
These are great questions. Perhaps the key to a great life is to ponder such questions daily rather than only in moments of grave need. Over the next few days I will attempt to share a few thoughts on these questions.
Post by Braden Matson
Who in life do I love?
What have I done with my life?
Am I ready for what comes after this life?
These are great questions. Perhaps the key to a great life is to ponder such questions daily rather than only in moments of grave need. Over the next few days I will attempt to share a few thoughts on these questions.
Post by Braden Matson
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