Posted by craigtackett on November 24, 2008
We have an obsession with numbers. All of us do. But we, the body of believers, we really do get a bit tangled up in our numbers watching. How many attenders? How many baptisms? How many visits? How much money? We have a fascination with the rising and falling of numbers.
Let me say this: I watch the numbers. I think that there is a healthy measure in being aware of the numbers. As long as it does not consume you. It is like a lot of things in life…too much focus on anything but Christ…and we will find ourselves lost in something that doesn’t matter. I am writing to inform the family of “number idolatry”. An idolatry that I have seen, lived, ignored, and contributed to. But, today I wish to give you a few numbers that matter to me.
3 – The number of elementary schools in Roanoke whose students have been directly affected by the heart of the individuals who attend and give to Rhythm.
85 – The percentage of money that was given to Rhythm by attenders (offering) over the last year that was given away to those in need both in Roanoke and outside the city.
40 – The percentage of Rhythm attenders who gave their time to serve for more than 4 days on the first mission effort.
33 – The number of children whose lives and families will be forever changed by the generosity of those who gave to adopt children last week through Compassion International.
These are the numbers that make me smile. These are the things I want to make certain we keep in the focus. Making a difference outside the walls is what God called His people to do. Keep counting…but only when necessary.
CT
Posted by craigtackett on November 22, 2008
We hiked Read Mountain. Got Cold. Had Fun. Took Pics.
Posted by craigtackett on November 21, 2008
Shaun Groves joined us at Rhythm for a night of worship, challenges, and opportunities. The message was recorded on 11-20-08 at Rhythm in Roanoke, VA.
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On November 20th Shaun Groves joined us for a great night of worship, challenges, and making a difference in our world. Thanks!
Posted by craigtackett on November 19, 2008
Hey Guys…
Just wanted to drop a post and say that we are very excited that Shaun Groves will be joining us this week at Rhythm. Shaun is a singer/songwriter/blogger/compassion spokesperson who has a heart that will resonate well with the young adults in the Roanoke Valley. I hope you all will take the chance to come out and worship a little, listen a little, and perhaps take the chance to give back a little. It really should be an amazing evening.
Also, I wanted to remind you of two things.
Thing 1- We will be dressing very warmly and taking a recreational stroll up Read Mountain together this weekend. Good times…details to follow at Rhythm.
Things 2 – No meeting next week. Sorry…but it is thanksgiving. See you the first Thursday in December!
CT
Posted by craigtackett on November 17, 2008
Hey guys and gals.
The podcast from last week is up. Pardon the delay, I have been out of town and involved in 6 worships in the last 72 hours so…please extend a bit of grace…I will try to do better.
On a fun note, as of yesterday (Sunday) Rhythm hit its 7000th podcast download! Very cool.
Let us know what you are thinking on these questions and answers…the more feedback we get the better job we can effort doing for you!
Blessings,
CT
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A question and answer session on topics related to the Bible. The session was recorded at Rhythm, the collegiate and young adult worship experience in the Roanoke Valley, on 11-13-08.
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Posted by craigtackett on November 11, 2008
So here is the preview of this weeks coffee/discussion/informal time of answering questions.
I am sorry that I cannot get to all the questions that were asked…but hopefully we can discuss them soon.
This week, however, with time permitting we will be sharing about the following:
- What is God’s purpose for marriage?
- God and the issue of suicide.
- How do I love/share/talk to my atheist friends about my faith?
- How can I know the Bible is true/accurate/trustworthy and more less not like any other book on religion?
Maybe we get through these, maybe we don’t…but it should make for fun discussions.
See you Thursday…
CT
Posted by craigtackett on November 8, 2008
Hey guys…
I have enjoyed reading the comments and grinning at the thought put into the responses on the “adjective” post. I look forward to more. There will be a post in the next few days containing a preview of the questions we will address next week.
The podcast is up from last night. Just a brief set of thoughts here…
There are four kinds of soil that Jesus identifies. The path, the rocky, the thorny, and the good.
Only one produces fruit…so fruit is a sign of the seed becoming what is intended.
What are you becoming? is there any fruit? Is your faith in Christ reproducing itself in the faith of others?
Have a listen…and tell us what you think?
Blessings,
CT
Posted by craigtackett on November 7, 2008
Sermon preached 11-06-08 by Craig Tackett at Rhythm. Rhythm is the collegiate/young adult worship experience in the Roanoke Valley.
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