by joncook | Aug 11, 2010 | Everyday Life, My Travels, Purpose
I went to Catalyst West back in April. (For all church and ministry leaders who are wanting to make a relevant impact in your circle of influence, I highly recommend going.) As we all walked in for the opening session I noticed that there were small,...
by joncook | Aug 10, 2010 | Everyday Life, Faith Journey
On Sunday night for youth group, we talked about what it would be like if there was a movie trailer for your life. The green preview would come across with the viewer rating. Would your trailer be appropriate for all audiences? Would there be certain parts that would...
by joncook | Aug 9, 2010 | Everyday Life, Faith Journey
It is amazing what type of changes people go through in a short period of time. You can know someone from years ago (middle school, high school, college) and have a certain picture as you remember them in your mind. You might remember them as being kind, giving, a...
by joncook | Aug 6, 2010 | Friday List
Thank God it’s Friday. And no, I’m not just saying that. Here’s to a long week that is finally over. I’m heading to a water park today so enjoy the Friday List. This is for all those days when your boss calls in sick. Granted, being a police...
by joncook | Aug 5, 2010 | My Travels
A few weeks ago I went to St. Mary’s Glacier for the first time ever (at least, to my knowledge). It reminded me again why Colorado is the best state in the Union. Thank God for mountains, lakes, pine trees, being able to throw around the Frisbee on the...
by joncook | Jul 30, 2010 | Friday List
Happy Friday everyone. I’m finishing up the week at camp and I am dead tired. Can’t wait to get some rest after HeavenFest tomorrow! Enjoy the Friday List! Hawaii 5-0 makes a return this fall. I never watched the original (too young and it’s not...
by joncook | Jul 29, 2010 | Faith Journey
Yesterday I mentioned how I identify with some of the characters in C.S. Lewis’ classic, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, specifically Peter. There are also times when I feel like Edmund: the younger brother, the black sheep, the redemption story. Edmund...
by joncook | Jul 28, 2010 | Faith Journey, Leadership
The Chronicles of Narnia is probably my favorite book series. Confession time, I’ve read through the series eleven times. No lie, I’ve been half-way through my twelfth time for well over a year now. I believe the Chronicles of Narnia are C.S....
by joncook | Jul 26, 2010 | Everyday Life, Faith Journey
Last week I mentioned TED Talks and the unique approach that TED takes in communicating fresh ideas. One of the best TED Talks that I have heard was given by designer Stefan Sagmeister about the power of time off. I won’t give away too much of his talk, he...
by joncook | Jul 23, 2010 | Friday List
Happy Friday everyone! I’m heading up to a Men’s Retreat from today through tomorrow then leading worship at a camp in the mountains until next Saturday. I will post when possible. Until then, enjoy your weekend and the Friday List. Picture of the Week...
