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Easter Sermon Mindmap
After, I have prayed, researched, and prepped all my notes for a particular sermon I then draw pictures and link all the parts visually to help me retain the information. I also draw a lot during the early stages of preparation to help visualize the concepts. Here is the ‘map’ I ended up with for my Easter sermon.
I start writing in the top left and then go clockwise in a circle. Follow the line of thought around and end up in the center. Research has shown that our mind retains more information when we study something in this clockwise motion. Don’t ask me why. It works.
Notes from Wednesday Night 4/4/2012
When Jesus was arrested, the disciples ran. Then, two of them (Peter and John) circled back around and followed the group to Caiaphas’ and Annas’ quarters. John was familiar with the guards, so he went in promptly with Jesus. Peter was standing at the outer gate, John spoke to the girl attending the gate and she let Peter in. At this point, Peter messes up. He decides to stand out in the courtyard and warm himself by the fire, while John and Jesus are in a different part of the compound. Peter is surrounded with a lot of people that are not supportive of Jesus and it sets him up for failure.
We see 3 types of people:
My Backstage Life
Tony Morgan
Currently, I am being coached by Tony Morgan. He is teaching me, asking great questions, and pushing me to go further with God, ministry, and life overall. Part of my homework assignment this month is to read Replenish by Lance Witt.
Last night, I read a powerful truth that I needed for my own life and it just so happens to line up perfectly with PSM’s weekend message. I will be finishing our sermon series called FIT and this message is centered around “one on one discipleship”.
We all have a front stage and a back stage.
Out front is our public life. It is what everyone sees and knows about. We focus on making it look as good as possible. It is all about doing things. It is important. However, we are killing ourselves softly if we don’t…. Read the rest of this entry
Our Walk in the Truth
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
In an effort to find out where folks are in their ‘walk in the truth’, I created a survey. I would love for any PSM folks that read my blog to take this 4-5minute survey. click link below:
PromiseLand’s Newest Staff Member…again…
PromiseLand San Marcos scored again. Rowena has been a part of our church for several years. Now, we are very excited about her leading our Children’s ministry. To say that she has worldwide experience is to say the least…
Rowena started full time ministry with children at age 18, three years after becoming a Christian. She was an instructor at a Christian Horse Ranch in Auckland, New Zealand. During her three years working for ‘Sonshine Ranch’ Rowena, among other things, led an ongoing discipleship group for around 30 girls who had become Christians through the programs they ran at the camp.
Robin Steele 