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Earlier this year Careercast.com measured factors such as income, stress level, physical demands, and hiring outlook to determine the best and worst careers. Top of the list was software engineer. Bottom of the list was lumberjack, presumably having something to do with the required shirt….ha! Clergy was 92 on the list. That really doesn’t bother … Continue reading »

The tragedy in Boston is still hard to comprehend.  However, making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter is a quote from Mr. Rogers you may have already seen: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people … Continue reading »

Last week was the 9 year anniversary for Facebook. It launched on February 4, 2004, the original URL being thefacebook.com. At first it was available only to Harvard students. Soon, other Ivy League students were invited to join. Then all university students. Then high school students. Then businesses. Then, in 2006, you and me. Today … Continue reading »

In his book Transforming Grace, Jerry Bridges talks about the two different kinds of bankruptcies: Chapter 7 and Chapter 11.   Chapter 11 is a temporary financial reorganization that keeps a company’s creditors at bay until it can get back on its feet financially. Chapter 7 is a total and complete erasure of all debts, with … Continue reading »

This past Sunday when I spoke about the dream and vision I have for CLC I referenced a half of notes that paints the picture of the Spirit-empowered church I see.  This is my prayer! A church 10,000 strong… …filled with passionate followers of Jesus whose hearts are on fire with love for God, love for … Continue reading »

If you were in service this past Sunday you heard me share these.  These are powerful examples of what God is doing through the ministry of CLC! These came in response to our service on Jan. 13th. Not even sure how to describe today’s service at CLC other than to say it was as if … Continue reading »

As we begin 2013 my prayer is for a living encounter with God that will bring about change in me, my family, my   community and our church! To that end I want to encourage you to join with me in Christian Life Center’s 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting from January 6-27. Fasting is the … Continue reading »

Church consultant, Dick Hardy recently shared an article by Jodi Detrick and Peter Degon on six ways to make sure your church doesn’t grow.  I just had to share it.  The message is loud and clear! Sometimes we wonder why our culture generally tends to ignore the established church. There are probably lots of reasons. … Continue reading »

It’s hard to believe but it’s here: Christmas at CLC! Our Family Christmas Eve service will be 5-6PM tonight.  Childcare for ages 2 and under only. It’s our prayer this year’s holiday celebrations at Christian Life Center will help you experience more deeply the Christmas story and the Christmas season. It is our prayer that … Continue reading »