December 29th, 2010 
alandanielson Today is my 39th birthday. Over a year ago I sensed God calling me to become a senior pastor. Since then I’ve been actively pursuing senior pastor positions. Last year I wrote a post announcing to my readers that I was seeking a senior pastor position, and that’s still true today. I’ve come close with nine [...]
December 21st, 2010 alandanielson This is an incredibly relevant way to retell the Christmas story!
December 20th, 2010 alandanielson Almost every small group prays. Almost every Christian prays. It’s probably safe to say that all churches pray. This is a good thing. We are commanded by Jesus to pray. Jesus modeled prayer. The Holy Spirit prays for us continuously. Prayer is vital to our spiritual development. Praying is also vital in regard to fulfilling [...]
December 20th, 2010 alandanielson This video is pretty thought provoking and sobering. I strongly suggest that you play this video at your small group Christmas parties. If you’ve already had one, then play it for your most important small group: your family. Then talk about the video and the TRUE meaning of Christmas! You can download this video and [...]
December 16th, 2010 alandanielson Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. ~Isaiah 7:14 (NIV) Ever wonder what your chances are? Ever wonder how likely it is that something might happen to you? Here are some interesting odds to consider, [...]
December 15th, 2010 alandanielson He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; [...]
December 14th, 2010 alandanielson Originally posted 12-01-2009. Reposted 12-14-2010. —————————————————————— Paul lived for two years in his rented house. He welcomed everyone who came to visit. He urgently presented all matters of the kingdom of God. He explained everything about Jesus Christ. His door was always open. ~Acts 28:30-31 (MSG) What a strange way to end the book of [...]
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Tags: Acts, beginning, beginnings, beheaded, beheading, ending, endings, nero, Paul, rome, transition, transitions 
2 Comments » December 9th, 2010 alandanielson This video made me laugh. Although it’s kind of silly, it makes me think of a serious question: God gave us His only son on Christmas, what can we give him in return? I think the only sensible response is, “Myself”. Wise Men from Renaissance Church on Vimeo.
December 8th, 2010 alandanielson There are several things we learn about opposition in regard to mission. 1. Opposition always accompanies mission. Where there is war, there are missions. We are on mission because we are in a war: a spiritual war. Our enemy wants to stop us at all costs. Our mission is the only thing Jesus calls us [...]
December 7th, 2010 alandanielson Originally posted 12-10-2009. Reposted 12-07-2010. ——————————————————————- I sometimes talk to pastors who are frustrated because small group ministry just isn’t working at their church. They tell me about all the great models and strategies that they’ve adapted from other churches, but feel like nothing seems to work. The mistake that most pastors make is that [...]
