Lydia and others found the truth of the gospel inviting and followed the way of christ. In the words of business author stephen covey, the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. This is a famous saying in the united states marine corps semper fi. It came up over and over again throughout the two days of the accelerator. And remember, personal development and personal recruitment is the life blood of the business. When i saw the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing this. The book begins with defining what the lords supper is, which baptists agree it is an ordinance of the church although presbyterians use the word sacrament, which means, according to the westminster larger confession, a holy ordinance instituted by christ in his church, to signify, seal and exhibit unto those that are within the covenant of grace. Monday morning leadership 8 mentoring sessions you ant afford to miss notes by frumi rachel barr, mba, ph. The main thing is the relationship between what i elect to, or should, focus on and. Keeping the main thing the main thing is jesus christ and his gospel. Calvary chapel keeping the main thing the main thing. How different our lives are when we really know what is deeply important to us, and keeping that picture in mind.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It brings to mind a sign i once saw hanging on the wall of a friends office. He reached under the table and pulled out a widemouth gallon jar. With so many demands upon our lives it is becoming very difficult to stay focused on the things that are most important to us. The challenge that we have as business owners is to keep the main things in front of us. Keeping the main thing the main thing the mennonite. The trick is keeping the main thing the main thing. And he suggests that we face constant temptation to move away from that essential in three common areas. Business owners, managers, team leaders and mentors understand that employees quite because of the leadership team. To me, matthew 28 doesnt talk about earth keeping, and obeying everything jesus commanded is much broader than just making sure that poor lazarus at the gate of the rich man, has a job and his wounds cared for, although it does include that. As you clear away the dinner dishes, you notice something. It has become a life principle for me, a mantra i try to follow in my leadership within mennonite church usa.
Last night, my sister and i went to the movie theater to see the shack. The love of christ for us is a believers great motivationthe christian life is a love inspired life page 23. Trivial matters that drain us of our emotional and physical strength distract us from the vital matters of our lives such as our relationships with god, our spouse and family. Keeping the main thing the main thing horizon church. Only by keeping their eye on the most important thing could they find their way forward together. Their manager or managers are not meeting their needs.
Keeping the main thing the main thing requires our love to flow from ii. In january, the extra mile team gathered together for a main thing day a self diagnosis on the work we are currently undertaking, what. The family has been fed, fellowship has taken place and its time for dessert. We are motivated by his love to persuade others to believe in jesus christ. Keeping the main thing the main thing biblical preaching.
While you worked and slaved for all the relatives, the other half has sat in. Its like i always say about books if you dont love the one youre reading, put it down. I love the book on which this movie is based written several years ago by wm. Some possible factorsan unclear main idea, too much time on one point, an illustration that is over the top in length and detail or too much time explaining what the text is not saying. This love that is to be a result of the teachings must flow from three areas in our lives for it to be real. Keep the main thing the main thing coach gigs daily locker. The apostle and his companions met a woman who was a slave and who had a spirit that enabled her to predict the future. Wisdom motivational values liveby focus attention success purpose.
Tell someone by greg laurie when it comes to evangelism some christians run for the hills. Others feel they are not qualified because they were not called to preach. Peter lord i found these awesome notes as i was doing some reorganizing in my office. For show notes and resources mentioned in this video. Posts about keeping the main thing the main thing written by dkrobus. This should be the basis of everything you do and what everything else revolves around. But it should be a result of the main thing, which is loving god as a result of his love for us.
Keeping the main thing the main thing laurie polich short. I attended a seminar once where the instructor was lecturing on time. I grew up hearing my dad say, keep the main thing the main thing. Keeping the main thing, the main thing pulpit pages. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
Many feel the worship wars have been fought, and that our congregations destined to be divided into traditional and contemporary forever. Keeping the main thing the main thing christian living. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. But no one gave it more traction than the late stephen covey. Theres some debate about who should be credited with first giving life to this thought. Keeping the main thing the main thing christian forums. This book is a story with lessons that can be immediately applied to life. So, the point of the quote is to keep the main thing front and center. The main thing in my life is my relationship with jesus christ. Gods kingdom is the main thing and it centers not on external matters, but on our relationship with god and with others. Paul is saying, keep the main thing as your main thing. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing by t.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. In short, the quote is about keeping focused on the main thing, and not be distracted by all the other nonmain things going on around you. Stephen covey the main thing is to keep the main thing. Keeping the main thing the main thing written on january 6, 20 by admin in uncategorized popular business consultant and bestselling author jim collins has written a new book titled, great by choice. Keeping the main thing the main thing sermon by trey. A study of the book of proverbs chapter 4 we are gods children, and his desire is for us to learn from him. Keeping the main thing the main thing sermon by jeffery. The lord has been teaching me about being still before him. Can keeping the main thing the main thing help bridge the worship generation gap. Keep the main thing the main thing pastor steven cole.
Monday morning leadership 8 mentoring sessions you ant. I have read it several times and shared numerous copies. Keeping the main thing the main thing paul stalker and the extra. Keep the main thing the main thing jeff drove into tony s driveway at 8. Life is full of distractions and when we dont keep our focus on the lord at least for me that is when i have more troubles. Randal is the author of many books including his latest, whats so. Always keep the main thing the main thing take care of the depth of your life and god will take care of the breadth of your ministry. You can be limited, be destroyed, or grow by things around you and how you react to them and how much they influence you. Our text suggests five things about paul that will help us keep the main thing the main thing. The second monday keep the main thing the main thing. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
I can hardly think of a more appropriate quotation to begin with than the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. The concept was central in his thinking and pervaded his phenomenal book, the 7. Stephen covey the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. Even while we are caught up in the dailiness of our lives, we can know and understand that we are also part of. Stephen covey s words of wisdom the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. But life gets in the way alot and alot of times, i dont keep the main thing the main thing in my life. The main thing is keeping the main thing the main thing. Mahaney reminds us the words of paul that the cross is the only essential tenet of our faith 1 corinthians 15. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing book. The main thing and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Great leaders and mentors understand the importance of keeping the main thing at the top of the priority list. Keep the main thing the main thing victorious christian. Its easy to focus on external matters and neglect the main thing.
Illus a number of years ago, i heard a message, and although i cant remember how the preacher developed his theme, a phrase got stuck in my brain. Stephen covey i was reminded of this quote yesterday during a consult when the client gave it to me as a summary of what i was trying to tell them in far too many words. Keep the main thing, the main thing, because thats what i want to talk about. As christ followers and christian leaders this becomes a constant battle as we live in a world that is antichrist. We had a great school to meet in, and people were coming. These are just a few reasons that the main thing ceases to be the main thing in our sermons. But make sure you are keeping the main thing the main thing in your ministry, not only in this christmas season, but all year long. I had written them down several years ago when evangelist peter lord came to our church to do a revival. My step son came home from his annual two month visithisbiomominaustralia trip, my book was released august 5th, and i was on tv for a book interview for the first time. Wisdom motivational values bestquotes focus attention success purpose seek first to understand, then to be understood. Start by marking the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing as want to read. We were about six months into our church plant in oregon, when i headed out one day to a nearby lake just to spend some alone time with the lord.