I’m kind of a collaborative individual. It’s just the way I like to work. I love to get in a room and discuss plans, strategy and implantation with smart people. Our pastoral team (Jason, Fred, Steve & Myself) succeeds when we are able to share ideas, dissect those ideas, challenge those ideas and then detail the implementation of those ideas. From our passion for creativity … Continue reading Idea Day
Honestly, I have enough vices. I didn’t need another. This is why I didn’t drink coffee. That and the fact I didn’t really like a cup full of bitterness every morning, thank you very much. But a few years ago my wife asked if I wanted a sip of her Mocha Frappuccino Double Blended with Whipped Cream from Starbucks. Like Adam persuaded by his feminine … Continue reading The Frappuccino is the Gateway Coffee
Life is not always easy! We go through disappointments. We live with unmet expectations. We have memories of hurtful experiences and even abuse. We often relate with Job who said, “Man…is of few days, and full of trouble.” Our eyes are focused on bad things. Our minds are tuned in to negative thoughts. And, if we are not careful, we can become sad, cynical, or … Continue reading Thankful
I love the Scriptures! After 23 years as a Christian, 11 of those as a pastor, I have grown more in love with the Bible each and every day. However, though all Scripture is inspired and profitable, I do have my favorites. Here’s my list: 12. The Foundation Verse II Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Bible Verses
In the 8 weeks we have been studying The Villains of the Bible, I have come to the conclusion that the Pharisees were possibly the greatest villains in all of the Bible. They had the opportunity of leading the nation of Israel in receiving their long awaited Messiah, but they refused. Instead they have been relegated to the trash bin of history and their once … Continue reading Understanding a Pharisee
A leader must be emotionally secure. I’m not a big “sports guy” but I’ve been watching Alabama football all season with my wife Heather (@HeatherTeis) all season. Roll Tide! Though I know all of the rules to football, learned through hundreds of hours of playing Techmo Super Bowl with Matt as a child, I’ve just never been that big of a fan. (I know, I’m … Continue reading Emotional Security
Based on my last few blog posts (the attrition rate of Facebook friends & Twitter @joshteis (followers), I have decided to write a completely noncontroversial post. Just try and disagree, I dare you! 1. Snow is Cold A fact I first learned at the age of 5. We drove up to Mt. Charleston to play in the white powdery stuff that covered our local mountains. … Continue reading My Completely Noncontroversial Post
(This post is written to the members and attenders of Southern Hills Baptist Church. It is not meant to be controversial nor stir up trouble among those who would disagree. It is simply written to express to our congregation my thoughts on the subject.) We are only days away from the spookiest holiday of the year and I can’t wait. For some, Halloween is a … Continue reading Why I Celebrate Halloween
