Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The Lord you God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17. Take a moment and savor that verse. Read it. Read it again. Read it one more time! Pretty amazing, isn’t it? God takes delight in you! He rejoices over you with singing! When my boys were little I loved the smile on their faces when I told them how special they are to me.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. Psalm 60:11 NIV. I have never been to war. I have, however, had the experience of meeting some veterans of foreign war; my father and brother included. As a patriot, I have the utmost respect for our armed service personnel in my country. Growing up in a military town, I tear up at official military functions.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Cheryl and I were out of town recently and visited a local farmer’s market. I was eying the homemade, organic cookie booth while Cheryl looked for healthier options like tomatoes. I also used the time as a people-watching opportunity. (Almost better than cookies…not chocolate chip mind you, but certainly some cookies.). Anyway, I couldn’t help but pick up on the argument taking place next to me.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Learn to enjoy the mundane. The everyday life. The dishes (You like clean dishes, don’t you? And, you’re thankful for clean water, right?). Brushing your teeth (Don’t they feel better when you do?). Mowing your grass (I just love that freshly mowed look). Smelling a rose (They smell best among the flowers…in my opinion). Admiring the clouds.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Pastor, let me encourage you to get your leadership team…or yourself…to Urbana ! I recently attended a global church mission forum. I’m still processing all God did in my mind from that event and will share more later. The same people who introduced me to that event let me know about Urbana. It’s got to be good. If you want a better orientation to what God is doing in the world then you should attend the Urbana conference.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I have often said in conversations, “I want to be a Kingdom-minded person” Recently some one asked me, “What do you mean by that?” Great question. What do I mean by that? I thought it might be more helpful if I described how I hope to do that. Here are 7 ways I hope to be Kingdom minded: Care more about a person’s relationship to Jesus than their denominational loyalties.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

I had the awesome opportunity last year to interview one of my heroes in the faith Zig Ziglar. I love that he was successful, dedicated to his spouse and family, and a Kingdom-builder. I was saddened with many to learn of his death, but what an impact he had on so many…including me. I remember visiting his home church and hearing of the stories of how he taught Sunday school and what an impact he had on a local church.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Recently, I was talking to a church planter. He was asking questions about the initial days of a church plant. Since I have been involved in two church plants, and I get those questions frequently, I referred him to a few blog posts I’ve written. 17 Months to Launch. 7 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again if Planting a Church. 5 Lessons Learned in Church Planting. 5 Characteristics Needed to be a Church Planter.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

“ Now if I have indeed found favor in Your sight, please teach me Your ways, and I will know You and find favor in Your sight. Now consider that this nation is Your people. ” (Exodus 33:13). And by the way, God answered in the affirmative. (See verse 14). Are you ready to pray? The post A Leader’s Prayer appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Saturday night prayer chain, part 3.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Give them a problem to solve. If the answer is already found, you can hire a manager for that job…and you’ll need a good one. You’ll have other problems to solve and a good manager can free you up to lead. But, to attract a leader…. Help them see a need…give them some freedom to find a solution…give them support…get out of the way…and let them go.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

I received an email this week from a young man in our church telling me how thankful he was for the investment I’ve made in him. Granted, I just arrived here a few months ago and landed into a whirlwind of activity. I’ve been pulled in lots of directions. I am a constant seeker of potential though, so I’ve seen some in him. We have spent very little time together.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

If you want to eliminate risk from leadership… Here’s what you have to accept: It will be expensive – You’ll have to eliminate every thing which could go wrong. That will not be cheap to accomplish. It will be time consuming – You will have to research all scenarios and answer all questions. That will take considerable time.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

1. Honoring and obeying God with my life. 2. Attempting to realize my full potential. 3. Truly being who I claim to be. 4. Being loved most by the people who know me best. 5. Getting up every time I fall. 6. Making life better for the people around me. 7. Ending at peace with God, my family, and friends. What are yours? The post 7 Measures of Personal Success appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

It’s important when you’re speaking to an audience to know who makes up the audience. This is an elementary public speaking principle. I’ve been speaking for years…in school, business and ministry. I know the principle. Most of the time I obey the principle. Recently, though, I missed this. I spoke to a group of 4 year old children.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

Even though I haven’t eaten a Twinkie in years…except for that deep fried one with ice cream and Hershey’s syrup… (But what’s done in a small town Southern diner (never) stays in a small town Southern diner). I’m gonna miss Twinkies. It almost seems as a part of culture as…well…moon pies. (I don’t eat them anymore either, but I want to know they are there should I choose to have one.).

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Are the real rules. In an organization, what is passed down, maintained over the years, repeated the most, become a part of tradition…that’s what is real. That’s the DNA. They may have never been written down, voted on or “put in the minutes”, but they are assumed true by the majority. Those are the rules people will defend and protect the most.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

The girl got on the machine next to me. There were lots of similar machines…she chose this one. In one glance I knew there was potential trouble. She wasn’t wearing much. What she was wearing fit rather nicely…tight if you catch my drift. She was very attractive. I had to use discipline to bounce my eyes. By the way, that kind of discipline starts early.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

You are never the same… After a major stretching moment in leadership…in life…you never stretch back the same. Even if its a failure…it will serve a greater purpose. You’ve got experience now. You’ve got a story. You have more wisdom. You’ll be better able to stretch the next time. You may not enjoy the stretching you are currently enduring, but keep in mind…it’s making you someone new.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

People often ask how I prepare to preach on Sunday mornings. Ultimately, it’s all about Jesus, but I realize I have a responsibility as a shepherd to do all I can to be prepared. Ideally I try to be completely finished with my sermon Friday, so I can take Saturday off. Sometimes I’ll spend an hour or so on Saturday doing one final edit. I try to limit my activities and get a good night’s rest Saturday night.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Trust God in Finances from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Trust God in Finances: Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. The Trust of a Widow: A Sermon. Fear of the Unknown: A Sermon. Fear of Rejection: A Sermon.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.” Luke 6:43 NIV. We once had this tree. Over the time we owned the house, every year I thought it was one year closer before we would have to cut it down. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the tree. The tree really wasn’t in the way. I could easily mow around it. The tree just didn’t seem to be making it.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

A Dangerous Barrier to Generosity from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post A Barrier to Trusting God with Money appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Trust God in Finances: Sermon. Fear of Rejection: A Sermon. Fear of the Unknown: A Sermon. Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

This is a guest post by Josh Riebock. Josh lives in Texas with his wife and dog. He’s the author of Heroes and Monsters and My Generation. He loves 80s music. He doesn’t think TV is evil. He once got a really bad tattoo and he sometimes tells the truth. You can visit him at www.joshriebock.com. Discarding the Truck. A little boy was in the backyard, playing with his brand new toy truck, when he heard his dad calling.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

10.28.12 from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Fear of the Unknown: A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Fear of Rejection: A Sermon. Fear of Failure: Sermon. Hope: A Sermon Message. Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Happy. Thanksgiving! Share your story: What your favorite story of Thanksgiving? What memories do you have of this time of year? What traditions do you have? Who celebrates with you? . What’s the menu? Who are you missing most this year? ( Praying for those of you who are alone or missing loved ones this time of year! ). The post Thanksgiving Stories appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought with Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

This is a guest post by the makers of Ever Accountable. I agreed to this post, because as a pastor I have witnessed the destruction pornography can have on a person’s life…and on marriages. I’ve addressed this issue before in the post “ I Could Battle an Addiction ” and “ Addressing a Porn Generation “ Pornography Accountability.

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