Monthly Archives: January 2010

MentorMe: Open Eyes

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Jaybrams

(Originally posted at MentorMeProject.com … Join the conversation, here or there) In his book, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson talks about recognizing opportunity around us by positioning our hearts and mind to look … Continue reading →

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Inhabited Recap: Jan 23, 2010

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Jaybrams

I lead a Life Group/Community Group/Home Cell/Cell Group/ Splinter Cell/Jihadist Group for our church called “Inhabited.” The vision is “to invite God’s transforming power into our lives through various forms of personal worship” and the focus is on spiritual formation. … Continue reading →

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Effective Evangelism: Revisted

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Jaybrams

A really short film… I did this right at 5 years ago, and posted it here almost 2 years ago, but it’s time to revisit it for reasons outlined below. Unshaved, unkempt hair, glasses instead of contacts, overacting, goofiness, etc… … Continue reading →

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MentorMe Project

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Jaybrams

As of this morning, I am officially a contributor of a project that I believe is of the utmost importance: the MentorMeProject. Where God takes the project itself is yet to be seen; there is a great heart behind the … Continue reading →

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Books 2010 (in case you missed it)

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Jaybrams

I added a new page to my site. I know a lot of people just use readers these days, so I thought I’d officially “announce” it. The page explains itself for the most part. It has two sections: 1) Books … Continue reading →

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Review: Influence Of A Father; Tom Lane

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Jaybrams

I need to preface this review by saying I have never read a book from cover to cover about parenting, much less specifically about fatherhood. I’ve been a father for over ten years now, but I admit that I have … Continue reading →

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Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Jaybrams

T-Minus 5 Days until my 6th semester at Dallas Christian College takes off. Last semester had its highs and lows, with Life Science owning the lowest of low spots in the entire 2.5 years I’ve been at this. I am … Continue reading →

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Freedom By Design, pt 2

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Jaybrams

Back in May, I posted about Freedom and how our definition of it is a little off-kilter, at least as it relates to our Spiritual Freedom in Christ. An opportunity to preach at our church presented itself last month, and … Continue reading →

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Same Ol’ Song and Dance…

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Jaybrams

… or is it? eFriends Blake and Rick recently did a mind dump/resolution list for 2010.  I guess i’ll kick off my blog again in the same manner… I’ve become a goal/vision oriented guy; I like spontaneity, and I hate scheduling … Continue reading →

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