Ron Edmondson

MARCH 16, 2011

I’ve spent much of my walk with God waiting… Waiting for Him to give direction… Waiting on Him to open doors… Waiting on Him to make things clearer… Waiting on Him to supply the resources… The waiting times are difficult to endure, but in times of waiting, I’ve learned there are 7 things I can do: Prepare my heart – The silent times are the some of the best times to be seeking the heart of God.

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Learning-by-Doing Resources 83

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2011

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17. Wounds from a friend can be trusted… Proverbs 27:6. rebuke |ri?byo?k|verb [ trans. ]. express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. Years ago in high school, I had a friend tell me I was hanging out with the wrong people.

Sharpe 82

Sharpe Objective Advice Influence 82

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 14, 2011

Leaders create capacity in an organization so the organization and people can grow… That’s what leaders do… Great leaders: Paint the void – Allow others to see what could be accomplished… Empower the team – Give the tools, resources and power to accomplish the task… Release – Let go of the control so others can lead… Repeat - As often as possible… If you are always the doer and never the enabler then you are not a leader.

Micromanagement 58

Micromanagement Tools Team Resources 58

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 18, 2011

I want to give you a book… Money & Marriage … Financial expert Matt Bell wants to help newlywed and engaged couples make the most of each other’s financial strengths, teaching them how to work together to build a solid financial future. Through a ten-step action plan, Bell teaches how to prioritize goals, get out of debt, build savings, invest wisely, buy a house, and much more—all in a way that minimizes stress and maximizes unity.

Books 55

Books Stress Learning-by-Doing Goal 55

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2011

There is often a difference in… Knowing… And… Doing… When it comes to right things…things we should know and do… It’s true for all of us…some more than others… You can know the right things to do…and never do the right things… In my experience, not doing is often a bigger problem than not knowing… Many people who know never do… Yet… The margin between knowing and doing may determine the degree of success you atta

Influence 47

Influence Planning Succession Leadership 47

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2011

We have had an incredible journey these last five years as a new church. God continues to amaze us. I am consistently asked the story of starting Grace Community Church. Specifically other planters want to know what we did prior to launch. I’ve been asked enough that I thought it was worth sharing here. The vision for Grace was placed on my heart 10 years before this process began, so we either had a head start or we were behind the curve; however you look at it.

Travel 44

Travel Commitment Training Strategy 44

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 14, 2011

This is the second in a three part series on marriage at Grace Community Church. The first part was “The Purpose of Marriage&#. Do you need to renew the commitment you made to your marriage? Related posts: Friday Discussion: What’s the Purpose of Marriage? Monday Marriage Moment: The Final Episode. The Purpose of Marriage.

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Commitment 43