Tag Archives: Michael Hyatt

The Benefits of Attending a Writers Conference

Posted on September 29, 2012 by tnealtarver

When I attended the American Christian Fiction Writers Conferencein Dallas, I came with the hope of meeting the keynote speaker Michael Hyatt face to face. Who is Michael Hyatt? Ah, I see you’re not a writer. Click on his name … Continue reading →

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When Did My Faith Become A Job That Sucks?

Posted on August 14, 2012 by tnealtarver

Mitch Elliott looked pretty in pink when I stopped to talk to him. That Sunday afternoon included a lot of firsts. My first visit to Warner Park, home of the Madison Mallards (Doesn’t that name send a chill down your … Continue reading →

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4 Qualities of a Healthy Community

Posted on June 15, 2012 by tnealtarver

For a second time this week, I ask, “Why does the Isaac’s Live Lip-Dub Proposal video make me think of Christian community?” Because it demonstrates a loving community that is … 1)      Creative—to me, this is brilliant and fresh. Scripture … Continue reading →

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Do You Know the Number One Rule?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by tnealtarver

I’d forgotten the number one rule. On a Saturday morning, I’d gone to a driving range to hit a bucket of balls. After choosing my bucket size (the middle choice), I went out, set up, and started swinging my big … Continue reading →

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Would You Still Choose to Live the Life of Believer If …

Posted on February 24, 2012 by tnealtarver

What if you knew the way to heaven was forever barred from you … You knew that you’d screwed up enough that you’d get nowhere near the presence of a holy God … I’m curious. Would you still choose to … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Trouble Long, Long Ago, In A Middle School Far Away

Posted on February 14, 2012 by tnealtarver

I’m guest posting at Jon Stolpe Stretched today. Check out “The Kid Stretches Me.” *** Long, long ago, in a middle school far away, a minor injury became a major problem. I cut my finger. (That is minor. Yes, I … Continue reading →

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3 Gifts of Encouragement

Posted on November 9, 2011 by tnealtarver

Sometimes you run across good stuff you want to share with others. These two videos and one article, in my humble opinion, will do two things for you. First of all, here are things you cannot expect these things to … Continue reading →

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