Category Archives: Daily Word
The Hills Fellowship
I was pleased to spend Sunday morning with a strong, new group of believers in Nashville, TN. My dear friends, John and Kristin Ragsdale started this church a few months back and have really ‘gone all in’. They have done a fantastic job of clearly outlining the vision and culture that The Hills Fellowship is all about. 
When you walk in the door, you understand that it is distinctly different and stylistically unique. The hospitality/greeting area is complete with water, tea, coffee, mints and very friendly people to welcome everyone. People gather to worship in a very warm, relaxing room. The floors are wooden and the lighting sets a great atmosphere.
The worship team is loud (in a good way). The songs are ‘modern worship’. The singers and musicians are extremely talented. (It’s Nashville after all). My kids really enjoyed the children’s ministry after they were dismissed to their classes. There is a great sense of unity among the believers and authentic connectivity to God. I was the guest speaker and the topic was Acts 3-4, Living Boldly in the Midst of Everyday Life.
I have a message to the believers at The Hills Fellowship as sort of an “after the service” thought.
Paul Tweeted About Bad Stuff Too
This is an article I wrote for the Destiny’s Magazine
Paul Tweeted About Bad Stuff Too.
I go to conferences, follow high profile ministers on twitter and Facebook, read blogs, and see folks on TV. Yet most of them only give me status updates on the miracles and places where God shows up. Every time I hear from them, it is revival! As much as I want to say it is always encouraging…it is not. The problem is that it doesn’t represent real life. When I look to my life and the ebbs and flows of ministry, there are so many more challenges and simply ordinary scenarios.
Is This The Gospel?
For the last month, I have been studying the book of Acts and it really encourages me. When I consider the ways of the modern church and all of its ‘technique’, it is refreshing to read scripture and be reminded of the power of God apart from our ways.
One of the things that really caught my eye is the way the apostles preach. They preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Jews, and it seems to be done the same way every time. The Jews have a strong foundation and knowledge of Jehovah, yet they do not know or recognize that Jesus is the Christ or Son of God. Peter consistently tells them that Jesus is the Christ of the God they ALREADY know. He is not trying to introduce completely new material, but give them a new revelation based on something familiar. After the people accept the truth and commit to Jesus, Paul does not make them remounce anything they believe about God already. It seems that the revelation of WHO Jesus is, is the only truth they need to be set free and saved.
What if we could use the same formula for preaching and bring people to knowing who Jesus is as savior?
This Picture Fires Me Up!
The artist element of this picture is very lame. The lighting is not that great. Most of the people aren’t looking at the camera. It doesn’t represent eye-popping, ground breaking ministry style. However, there is a secret about this picture that speaks volumes.
Look in the bottom right corner. 6/22/03 That was our third official service for PromiseLand San Marcos. The group of people behind the table were our official ‘greeters’ for that service. (notice nametags).
So, what fires me up?
Heart Warming Story from PSM
Our church has joined Operation Pray Me Home. A mission to adopt US soldiers, and pray for them and their families while in battle. It has developed into much more for both the soldiers and us.
One of the soldiers lost his life in the battle last month and the host family from PSM was invited to the funeral ceremony. Check out this amazing story from our members: Sylvia and her son, Ryan.
Robin Steele 