by Michael Bayne | Dec 2, 2009 | family ministry
The worst thing you can ever do when engaging a parent is start the conversation off saying something negative about their child. When something negative is said about our kid from someone else the WE WILL ALWAYS MOVE TO A DEFENSIVE POSITION. This week I had lunch...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
November is NO SHAVE NOVEMBER at relevant student ministry. How did this start you ask? Nate Edmondson had the idea a few years ago and all of the guys at relevant jumped in so it has kept going. Many people started and did not finish but the faithful few stood strong...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
When you step back and think, it is amazing what a technological advantage our kids have today. Kozbi navigates her way around our Mac at home with ease. She loves to open Word and type letters! She loves playing on webkinz.com and nickjr.com! She thinks her...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
2 years ago at the Catalyst Conference I learned about the Deadly Viper book and movement founded by Mike Foster and Jud Wilhite. The mission…to inspire people to pursue radical integrity and radical grace. The book is one that inspired me and will be one I will...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
After a full day of hanging with family, EATING, and watching football this is how I feel. Watch this…THIS IS HOW I FEEL!
by Michael Bayne | Nov 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
Thankful for lifeThankful for hopeThankful for Jesus, my SaviorThankful for my incredible wifeThankful for Kozbi and Kelyn my daughtersThankful for God’s loveThankful for my family I will spend time with this weekThankful for freedomThankful for friendsThankful...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 24, 2009 | family
This fall my daughter Kozbi has had to face adversity in her 1st grade class. Her teacher who she loved so much had to move to California with her husband who is in the military. For a 1st grader this is a big deal. This is ADVERSITY and this moment will shape her...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Diversion is a big deal. I know when I say diversion many of you think distraction, but I am not talking about distraction. I am talking about something you do that gives you a mental break from your normal routine. Whatever it is that you do there are times you have...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
At the beginning of November our children’s pastor at Grace Community came into my office and told me about the Bite Back project through Compassion that helps buy mosquito nets for kids in Africa to help stop the spread of Malaria. Sounded like an amazing way...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am so impressed with Chick- fil-A and the leadership model in their restaurants. I really like the chicken but let me talk a little about what I see that makes the Chick Fil A experience work. I love that they elevate service. Service is a big deal at Chick Fil A....
