thoughts on “Jesus Loves You…” by Craig Gross and Jason Harper – PART 1

Doesn’t matter what you do or who you are: Jesus. Loves. You. And there’s the summery of the book. See ya!! Just kidding… well in a way I am. I wanted to pull a few quotes and thoughts from the book I liked (and make a few comments if needed), but essentially that is it [...]

presenting… the CHRIST-mas Tree

Not sure what else to say about this… really, the CHRIST-mas Tree? Am I crazy – or is this really a good idea and a great way to express our faith in Christ? Is this what puts Christ into Christmas? Maybe seeing it every time does keep you focused on Jesus…? Or maybe…? Got one [...]

My new XXXChurch.com article… “Let’s be honest… We aren’t happy or fulfilled”

My new XXXChurch.com article… “Let’s be honest… We aren’t happy or fulfilled”. Category: Pastors LET’S BE HONEST By Chris Kozacek on Mon, Nov 9th 09 at 09:21PM | Permalink | Comments (2) Week after week you hope to come up with a profound and griping post to submit to be placed on here… But how often do we [...]

“When your secrets are revealed” – XXXChurch Blog

Image via Wikipedia Here’s a link to my second article on the XXXChurch.com blog and Every Man’s Battle website. This one was placed under the Pastor’s section of the blog. Click below to view the “When your secrets are revealed” article – on the XXXChurch.com blog on the Every Man’s Battle website Thank you all [...]

Music Video controversy: “What Matters More” by Derek Webb…

Derek Webb via last.fm Got an email from my friend Jeremy on Derek Webb‘s new controversial song “What Matters More” off the album “Stockholm Syndrome“. Below is the video, lyrics and a link to a website called Musical Squash who gives good thoughts and a review of the song. Apparently the issues for the “Christian [...]

should Christians always forgive?

Image via Wikipedia we know many of the verses: 21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22) or – 3So watch yourselves. “If your brother [...]

Christian Bumper stickers — part 2… “SAD”

here’s my next section… bumper stickers that are “just sad” to “horrible” to “unnecessary” to “that’s ridiculous” to “i’m not surprised that somebody would put that on their car – and that doesn’t mean it’s good either!” to “just plain pointless”… “God the Father” Buy this product at CafePress WHICH GOD Sticker (Bumper) Buy this [...]

did i fail?

Image by Saunderses via Flickr from the time you are old enough to understand “evangelism” in the Southern Baptist Church – you learn or get the impression, right or wrong, that it is up to you to “complete the sale” or the “blood in on your hands”. if this sounds like jiberish to you – [...]

Christian Bumper stickers – part 1… “FUNNY”

Image via Wikipedia Quick background… Brandon and I started looking at Christian Bumper stickers because they usually drive us nuts and he wanted to come up with counter stickers to show the ridiculousness of them. So we stumbled upon a site with a wide range of bumper stickers called “Cafe Press. I broke them up [...]

Littleton Students ‘Pay It 4ward’ To Frank Bingham

another cool story coming out of a very tragic one. students from Coronado Elementary raised money to buy books in honor of Frank’s kids. Frank’s wife and kids were hit and killed at a crosswalk in Downtown Denver while out for a night time stroll. if you get a chance, please say a little prayer [...]

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Planned books:

Secret Survivors: Real-Life Stories to Give You Hope for Healing (Invert) by Jen Howver, Megan Hutchinson
So Beautiful: Divine Design for Life and the Church by Dr. Leonard Sweet Ph.D

Current books:

After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters by N. T. Wright
Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church: Understanding a Movement and Its Implications by D. A. Carson