tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:01:04 +0000http://stan.faithchapel.cc/noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Stan)Blogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-5122037444873105564Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:58:00 +00002010-09-05T08:01:04.466-06:00If the request is wrong - He says, "NO."If the timing is wrong - He says, "SLOW."If you are wrong - He says, "GROW."If everything is right - He says, "GO."(Author unknown)http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/09/prayer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-7016723012857693572Sat, 08 May 2010 19:50:00 +00002010-05-08T13:52:04.723-06:00Here is an official statement that may help you now and in the future regarding social and political issues. We feel it is important for you to respond as individual citizens rather than for us to respond in the name of Faith Chapel. I know many people wonder about why we don’t become more involved in issues and may disagree with our stance. Perhaps clarification will help. If we respond as http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/05/why-dont-you-get-faith-chapel-involved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-5545671728231150293Sat, 08 May 2010 16:11:00 +00002010-05-08T10:19:58.737-06:00Friends,I was asked recently, “If God loves us like we love our children, why would he allow his children to suffer? For example, why would he let people be eaten alive by lions in the Coliseum in Rome during the first century?”On the surface that makes God cruel, heartless, detached and uncaring toward his children. What kind of God would allow his children to face suffering, pain, and http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/05/why-would-god-allow-his-children-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-5548372190920148269Sat, 01 May 2010 15:35:00 +00002010-05-01T12:55:28.591-06:00When facing challenging times, we have the greatest opportunity for personal growth and development but we are often tempted to become disheartened and give up. James gives us some very helpful tips to keep us on track."Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/05/growth-is-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-4930099097933937562Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:15:00 +00002010-04-27T08:18:13.063-06:00"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:14Waiting for the Lord is not simply waiting for a period of time to pass - but is more about what you do while you wait: wait on Him - look to Him - depend on Him - trust Him.What are you waiting for? Are you waiting on the Lord while you wait?http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/04/what-does-it-mean-to-wait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-7627966454861526509Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:27:00 +00002010-04-27T07:30:20.890-06:00It's not about me! Please join me in saying it 5 times. Each time you say it - think about a person, a conversation, a decision, a meeting, or a setting you will be involved in today.Share the results with someone.http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/04/proper-perspective-on-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-1331230272240009874Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:53:00 +00002010-04-26T07:57:56.356-06:00I feel it is my responsibility as a leader to ask that question often. It keeps my life in focus - and if I respond the that question appropriately - helps me accomplish my God given assignment.I am beginning to ask it - every morning when I do my devotions.I am beginning to ask it - before we begin our highest level meetings.We exist to be - and help others be - evangelizing disciples.How does http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/04/why-do-i-exist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-1254405607347833274Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:15:00 +00002010-04-19T10:25:21.881-06:00My friend Ken Johnson said recently, "It's not about me; I had to say it five times every morning for 2 years." As a result, I put that statement on my daily devotion page - that I look at every morning. For the last week, every morning, I have said five times, "It's not about me." Each time I say it a different situation in life comes to mind and I repeat again, "It's not about me."Wow! What ahttp://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/04/i-need-to-be-reminded-every-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-4567791046096565534Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:37:00 +00002010-04-17T12:45:25.140-06:00Wow - is clarity important. Someone said, "Language is the source of misunderstanding." I am discovering in all kinds of ways how important clarity is for: relationships, getting things done, staying on track, and having peace of mind.Often we have a picture in our mind and assume that others have the same picture. That will not be true unless there is clear communication - again and again. http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/04/get-it-clear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-8092236930703314265Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:48:00 +00002010-04-07T09:50:05.913-06:00Friends,As I was watching the NCAA Basketball Men’s championship game between Duke and Butler I heard the commentators say, “Certainly one of the best, if not the best, finals games ever.” I found myself saying the same thing about this year’s Easter services. The team of volunteers and staff really stepped up and ‘brought it’ this past weekend. We had a warm and welcoming atmosphere, great http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/04/stop-celebrate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-8971113910486344945Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:53:00 +00002010-04-06T08:59:48.494-06:00You may remember L.E.L.A. - my acronym to help me keep relationships healthy and focused. I need to come back to this regularly - because these things are such a battle for me to be habitual about. May I remind you - as I remind myself.EVERY CONVERSATION: L.E.L.A.· LOOK – A SMILE – A WORD – A TOUCH· ENCOURAGE EVERY PERSON AT SOME POINT IN THE CONVERSATION.· LISTEN – SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND - http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/04/am-i-asking-or-telling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-8317353237617012175Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:10:00 +00002010-03-23T09:13:17.999-06:00Do people see me as a disciple of Jesus?In John 13:34-35 - Jesus said, "love one another," three times; he adds, "As I have loved you."The context of these words is the setting where Jesus washed the disciples feet. Think about it - Jesus loved them and served them even with all of their insensitivity - they had missed the fact that no one was there to wash feet, so Jesus stepped in; their lack http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/03/how-am-i-seen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-343299476760533278Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:28:00 +00002010-03-16T07:30:47.903-06:00Look to Jesus today. Don't allow yourself to be self-sufficient. We weren't created to live on our own. Love him - talk to him - spend time with him. He will help you live a rich and fulfilled life - whatever the circumstances. And remember - you don't have all the answers - look to him and point others to him. Don't allow yourself to become the 'go to guy' - point people to Jesus. They needhttp://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/03/thoughts-from-my-devotions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-27445364425761302Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:53:00 +00002010-03-06T08:55:00.437-07:00Based on the great commandment - here is how I want to live my life.“Jesus, please help me to live in your love today and express that love toward everyone I meet.Let your love be reflected in every thought, attitude, decision, action and conversation today.”I'm not there yet - but I'm headed in the right direction.http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/03/how-i-want-to-live-my-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-4164605924196952984Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:51:00 +00002010-02-27T09:52:35.588-07:00The highest goal of Christianity is to love well. (Peter Scazzero)http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/love-well.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-7394950483209527964Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:16:00 +00002010-02-16T07:21:43.690-07:00I need to take what is good - deliberate with a small group of smart people I have significant relationship with - and make what is good - better and better.http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/my-filter-for-what-i-do-with-my-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-1048307762515544058Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +00002010-02-15T08:05:01.769-07:00We are to walk in humility; what does that mean?1. We are dearly loved by God. He created us - He loves us - our life is in His hands - our life is on a heavenly time table. Wow!2. We are finite - very limited human beings - dependent upon Him to be all we can be.In other words: I am special beyond my imagination; and I have limitations beyond my comprehension.The appropriate balance between http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/walking-in-humility.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-7612185727183165163Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:25:00 +00002010-02-14T08:26:54.996-07:00My friend Dennis Easter shared this with me recently.G – GOAL CLEARR – REALITY – FACTS ARE OUR FRIENDSO – OBSTACLES – WHAT ARE WE FACING?W – WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/getting-it-done.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-3542454349690623172Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:00 +00002010-02-08T09:06:06.230-07:00L.E.S.S.Listen with careEncourage with careSpeak with careSpend with carehttp://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/less-is-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-6255400219968179437Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:56:00 +00002010-02-07T11:00:11.283-07:00most of us have a -to do list.every think about creating a -not to do list.or astop doing list?http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/lists.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-1774073910974852047Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:03:00 +00002010-02-06T12:05:15.053-07:00EVERY WEEKEND SERVICE!TALK - that is - talk to Him personally. Express your love and gratitude.GIVE - that is - give something to Him that is a sacrifice - an expression of your love - a GIFT.HEAR - that is - identify something He is saying to you. To Do - Not To Do - Stop DoingDO - that is - act on the basis of what He has said. Ensure a solid foundation for your life.TALK - GIVE - HEAR - http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/getting-most-out-of-church.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-8619105201334781795Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:13:00 +00002010-02-04T08:14:09.361-07:00PEOPLE NEED TO BE REMINDED MORE OFTEN THAN THEY NEED TO BE INSTRUCTED (Samuel Johnson)REPETITION IS THE MOTHER OF LEARNING (Zig Ziglar)http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/repetition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-8716826946057212573Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:33:00 +00002010-02-03T09:34:58.023-07:00KEEP THE VISION CLEARGET THE PEOPLE ENGAGEDMAKE YOUR GATHERINGS MEMORABLEPACE YOURSELF FOR THE LONG HAULBill Hybels - 2005http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/imperitives-for-leaders.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-781466998849901709Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:28:00 +00002010-02-02T09:29:28.776-07:00PROJECT PLANNING CHECKLIST 1. WHAT - are we going to do? 2. WHY - are we doing it? (PURPOSE & MISSION) 3. HOW - are we going to do it? (STRATEGIC PLAN & TIME LINE) 4. WHO - is going to help you do it? (TEAM) 5. WHERE - are you going to do it? (FACILITIES) 6. HOW MUCH - is it going http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/project-planning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156177649321644996.post-3102117052764345730Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:26:00 +00002010-02-01T15:27:01.247-07:00Leadership is disappointing people at a rate they can tolerate.http://stan.faithchapel.cc/2010/02/leadership.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Stan Simmons)0