There are three basic types of people in this world – motivated by different things… Which are you? Thinkers. Thinkers are educators, philosophers, authors, pastors, politicians. They believe knowledge is power and want to help others know what they know. Fighters. Fighters operate with a deep sense of courage and responsibility. These everyday warriors care […]
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Enjoying Your Money
08/01/2012 
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Once there was a man in an art gallery picking up & carrying around various paintings. He pretended to be somebody – many of the guests even thought he was an artist or an art dealer. Yet when closing time came, he could not carry the paintings out the door… You and I might look or act like ‘owners’ but when this life is over, it is certain that we will leave it all here. You can’t take it with you!
Read moreProverbs: Wealth of Wisdom
03/04/2011 2 Comments
This series of 12 lessons covers the thirty-one chapters of wisdom given by King Solomon. Written in a series of comparisons, Proverbs deals with many different topics including: money, relationships, sin, and sex. Titles include: Sinful Paths * The Call to Real Life * Power of Life and Death * The Will of God The […]
Read moreLove, Like, Live.
11/13/2010 0 Comments
This is a very simple thought that the Lord has been plowing into my heart the last several days. It seems like every circumstance for the past week or so has pointed back to this principle: Love People, Like Things, Live for God.
Read moreAmerican Idols
05/14/2010 0 Comments
Idolatry is not just doing bad things; it’s not committing crimes. Idolatry is making good things the ultimate; it is elevating good above its proper place; it is prizing anything above who God is or what God wants for you. Christians don’t usually forsake their God to accept other gods, they just use One to get more from the other. For example, we might pray to Almighty God to supply more of what we really crave – even though it might be spiritually unhealthy.
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Patrick Nix
I love making people think, especially about the big stuff: grace, joy, & hope. I love asking questions and getting questions back. I love sitting down over a good meal and building kingdom-relationships. My passions: teaching, preaching, and writing. My life in one word: the gospel (wait, that's two!). My gifts: teamwork & creativity. My calling: the local church. My joy: family. My favorites: Mexican food, iced Chai, and dark chocolate. My hobbies: tech, basketball & the outdoors.
