Tithing Rap

At The Connection Point, we just finished our series on God's principles in money management. I wish I had seen this video then, because I would have tried to get it to show in one of our services. However, since I didn't I thought I would share it here.

If you can't see the video in your email, please click here to go to youtube to view it...ENJOY!

Follow The Stop Campaign

The Stop Campaign has begun. Tracy and I stopped our first person. She was our waitress at the restaurant. We gave her a killer tip and card to go with it. Wow, this is going to be an awesome month and I can't wait to hear what your stories as well.

How can you tell us? Below is a list of social medias to get plugged into the Stop Campaign. You can leave comments, tell us your experiences, and much more.

Click any of the links below

1. Become a fan on facebook (must be a Facebook user...if you're not, why not start now.
2. Become a friend on myspace (for those who haven't made the Facebook switch)
3. The Stop Campaign on twitter. (What is twitter...click the link to find out)
4. The Stop Campaign on vimeo. (View all our stop videos, leave a comment, etc)
5. The Stop Campaign on flickr. (View our pics, leave a comment, etc)
6. The Stop Campaign on youtube (View all our stop videos, leave a comment, etc)
   

It's Almost Here

You absolutely don't want to miss this Sunday at The Connection Point. It's the moment we've been waiting for - The Stop Campaign begins.

Want to know what it's all about? Click on the website www.haveyoubeenstopped.com. Watch the videos, check out our many social media outlets and become a fan. Most importantly, mark it on your calendar to be at the CPoint on Sunday morning at 10:30 am. at Sgt Paul Smith Middle School.

Dream Team Profile - Kristina Burnson

Proverbs 31:31 ...A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate [and this blog.]

Kristina Burnson joined our dream team somewhere in July of '08. She's one of these kinds of girls who is purely a utility player for the team. When we had a role to fill in our children's ministries she stepped up to the plate. When we need help in any area, she's there with a smile.

Way to go Kristina...thanks for being such an awesome part of the team.

What's Red and White and Soon to Be All Over (West Tampa)

It's The Stop Campaign and it's coming soon!


The Stop Campaign | Teaser II from The Stop Campaign on Vimeo.

failing forward

Great dream team meeting tonight. Never got to my teaching on intuition in leadership. The conversation instead went to how failure is necessary for success (my intuition led us down this path.)

In talking about this subject (failure) I started thinking about my sons Ripstick. A Ripstick is an, almost impossible to ride, skateboard. He's great at it, I on the other hand, suck. Perhaps that's because I haven't failed enough at it to become good. And that's the point of the whole discussion. Without failure, you'll never be programed to succeed.

Think about it. Remember when you first learned to ride a bike. You failed over and over, but it's the failures that programmed your motor skills to respond in the way that brought you success. Failure in life is the same way, so don't be afraid to step out, try, and even fail. When you get back up and back on, you'll be more adapt to succeed the next time.

Change Your Thinking

We had an awesome Sunday at the Connection Point. Thanks to all those who are catching the buzz about the vision and becoming passionate and contagious about investing and inviting your friends, relatives and those within your circle of influence.

This past week, we continued in our series "It's a Green Thing [Managing Your Money God's Way]." I spoke on changing our thinking as being vital in managing our money. One of the points we talked about was, "I will live by a plan." In the spirit of that, I thought I would list some web resources that may be of help to you in developing a plan for your finances. Enjoy!

1. www.daveramsey.com By far the leading Christian guru on money management
2. www.betterbudgeting.com Budgeting tools, debt calculators and many other financial tools.
3. www.christiandebtconsultants.com Help for those in debt.
4. Scripture verses about finances
5. www.haveyoubeenstopped.com (A powerful way to practice generosity - sponsored by the Connection Point - A Community Church)

Have You Been Stopped?

The Connection Point is getting ready to embark on a great campaign coming in the month of February. We're calling it the Stop Campaign. What's it all about? You'll have to keep watching for future details.