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REVOLUTION: RE:QUIRE
Randy Santiago @ Jun 30, 2008 11:18 AM
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Randy Santiago @ Jun 30, 2008 10:14 AM
REVOLUTION: RE:CONCILE
Randy Santiago @ Jun 23, 2008 12:59 PM
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Randy Santiago @ Jun 23, 2008 12:20 PM
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Randy Santiago @ Jun 23, 2008 09:18 AM
Didn't preach in the evening.....good job Lonnie. His word during the Revolution series was RE:CONCILE! Ushers tell me we were way up this Sunday....I didn't see it. Sunday night's have been way down. I know it is June and people are away on vacation but I’ll blame it on Lonnie anyway. Has anyone heard the new Journey CD? Everyone is raving about it! Love meeting all the new people at the door. All of them enjoying their experience. Found out this week that Michael Sweet from Stryper is the new lead singer of Boston. Got to check that out too! Getting excited about our new big idea for July...HEROES! I hate the new CD from Coldplay. Yes, I said hate. There about two songs I like. Ran into Clint and Gail at IHOP after service...hate eating alone. Fireworks stands open this Tuesday....Got the rain we needed now we need the customers to come out and support our youth. I love First Assembly. It isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and I think it even scares some people but I love it! KEEP praying! I love life!
JUST A THOUGHT
Randy Santiago @ Jun 21, 2008 10:18 PM
“The american church is a difficult place to fit in if you want to live out New Testament Christianity. The goals of American Christianity are often a nice marriage, children who don’t swear, and good church attendance. Taking the words of Christ literally and seriously is rarely considered. That’s for the “radicals” who are “unbalanced” and who go “overboard.” Most of us want a balanced life that we can control, that is safe, and that does not involve suffering.” Think about it!
SUNDAY NIGHT MIND DUMP
Randy Santiago @ Jun 16, 2008 05:42 PM
REVOLUTION: RE:FLECTIONS
Randy Santiago @ Jun 16, 2008 11:38 AM
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Randy Santiago @ Jun 16, 2008 11:05 AM
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Randy Santiago @ Jun 13, 2008 06:05 PM
Checked out a couple of new restaurants in Plainview today. Thought I would give you my EXPERT review: CHUBBY'S BBQ Of course if you're sensitive about your weight, the name doesn't lend any comfort. This is a BBQ and MEXICAN restaurant that has some seating outside (yeah that's what we want to do in 105 degree weather) but basically it's carryout. The menu is pretty basic: BBQ sandwhiches and plates. A Mexican plate which consists of 2 enchiladas, taco, beans and rice for $5.95, and of course burgers. From the servers licking their fingers, and not wearing gloves to microwaving my mexican plate, this place was needless to say SCARY! I'm non confrontational so I didn't say anything, but the food never made it to our table (Ricky's smiling) and should never make it your's either. YUCK! BEEF BOWL Ohana beef bowl is here. This restaurant is located at the old Taco Bell and is the 2nd try by our friends at Tokyo to branch out. We all remember their first attempt, a major bomb at Italian food (Darren is still mad about that meal). Now the folks at Tokyo are sticking to what they do best, oriental bowls. You get a choice of Teriaki Chicken, Shrimp, Steak (short ribs) and Fried Fish with rice (fried or white) and steamed veggies all for $5.95 ($7.95 for a combo plate). Because my Mexican plate was massaged by multiple hands at my last stop, I picked up two bowls and I've got to say Tokyo could have a winner. The portions are huge (4 pieces of chicken and tons of rice) but what's going to set this place apart from our other oriental establishments is quick carry out. This place has just opened and has done little to no advertising, but if you're looking for a Tokyo alternative this might be the ticket. ENJOY! TILL MY NEXT REVIEW....
REVOLUTIONARY "WHAT IF'S"
Randy Santiago @ Jun 12, 2008 07:46 PM
WHAT IF the church really believed that Jesus was as powerful as Scripture says that He is? WHAT IF we were not afraid to BEG GOD for ridiculous things, knowing that He is able? WHAT IF we REALLY believed that Acts 2:41-47 was actually the starting point of all that God wants to do through the church and NOT the watermark? WHAT IF we really believed that a life dedicated to Christ means that we are completely His…not just on Sunday? WHAT IF every church became a cheerleader of other churches and not critics? WHAT IF we really believed the church existed to CHANGE the world and not just to “meet my needs!” WHAT IF we really believe that teenagers and children are worth the investment and poured resources into them instead of making them sell doughnuts in front of department stores? WHAT IF we really believed God’s Kingdom should grow through the church instead of being stagnant? WHAT IF we were willing to lay aside our personal preferences for the sake of reaching those who are far from God? WHAT IF we refused to participate in slandering and tearing down another person? WHAT IF we sought to embrace God’s plan for our lives (and churches) instead of trying to get Him to bless ours? OPEN LETTER TO THE CHURCH HOPPER!
Randy Santiago @ Jun 12, 2008 07:37 PM
Found this letter today, it was written by Kelly Adkins a pastor's wife. Enjoy! Dearest Career Church Hopper: I met you again on Wednesday, the same person smiling at me through a different face, telling me that you've been shopping for churches for months now, and that darn it, you "just can't find one (you) like." The music's too rocky at this one, you said; the preacher too funny at that one. The latest one might make the cut, though: you'd had the pastor and his wife over the previous evening for a little "dinner audition" -- your words, not mine -- and he said things that made you feel good and comfortable, things that you already agree with, so you're thinking about sticking around. At the very least, you could get your teaching from this church and your worship from that one.I'm sure we'll run into each other again, but before we do, I'd like to suggest some things you could perhaps think about before you move on to the next church, as I'm sure you will, whether this weekend or next year:
REVOLUTION: RE:SPOND
Randy Santiago @ Jun 9, 2008 12:30 PM
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Randy Santiago @ Jun 9, 2008 11:31 AM
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REVOLUTION: RE:FUSE
Randy Santiago @ Jun 2, 2008 08:02 PM
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Randy Santiago @ Jun 2, 2008 07:53 PM
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Randy Santiago @ Jun 2, 2008 06:50 PM
Three basic assets of communication:
Substance - the content of WHAT you say (e.g., facts, ideas, formulas, directions, strategies, etc.) Sizzle - HOW you engage people (e.g., your tone, pauses, volume, resonance, interaction); HOW you craft what you say (e.g., stories, metaphors, analogies) Soul - WHO you are (e.g., your passions, desires aspirations, and values) and WHY your message is important to you. Substance accounts for only about 7% of of why people will remember and believe what you say. Sizzle and Soul.....93%. |