Category Archives: Blog

Anything to do with life, politics, economics, entertainment, and everything else we might encounter in the day-to-day.

What Is A Mark Of A Healthy Church?

Posted on 07/14/2012 by John Harris

This is a great insight from “Papa Rick.” It’s been true in my experience as well, healthy churches produce longevity in their pastors. Ones who aren’t, don’t.

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Thank You: Monthiversary

Posted on 07/13/2012 by John Harris

Thank you so much for reading! I am so blessed that so many of you read this blog. I pray that It will encourage you. This week it has been one month since I started my own self-hosted blog. I … but wait… there’s more (click here) →

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Don’t Die By The Checklist

Posted on 07/11/2012 by John Harris

A husband comes home from work. He is greeted at the door by his wife. She is wearing a poodle skirt and pearls, the house is clean and smells nice, dinner is ready and on the table, his clothes are … but wait… there’s more (click here) →

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What Destroys Small Groups?

Posted on 07/06/2012 by John Harris

Many of you will know that I am the Pastor to Adults at FBC Maryville. Part of that job means that I’m over our small group discipleship ministries (for adults). For us, this is primarily “Sunday School” (Connect Groups), but … but wait… there’s more (click here) →

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Don’t talk about this!

Posted on 07/04/2012 by John Harris

Money is something that we never like to hear about at Church, right? It’s worth your time to just look at some interesting patterns when it comes to money and the Bible. If you’d like, Dave Ramsey has a great illustrative list … but wait… there’s more (click here) →

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