Gentlemen,
In response to your emails, texts and calls as to what "You Said Was Important" - I have listed those things below . . . . . .
Reaching the Next Generation . . . . . . . this was the most asked about topic - finding
ways to connect with them in their journey as
they live-out their faith
Dealing with Addictions . . . . . . . living in a culture of addictions, men are looking to
for ways to free themselves of what can be a life
altering force. The No.1 concern "pornography"
Knowing What We Believe . . . . . . with the onslaught of new teachings and opinions
that challenge Biblical positions, there's a desire
among our men to have some clarity on what the
Bible says and where we stand on certain issues
Being More Missional & Intentional . . . . . . . guys are interested in a conversation of
how we can be more relevant, missional
and intentional in sharing our faith - an
actual "How To" approach
Our commitment is to address these topics in the weeks and months ahead . . . . . .
Norm
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Friday, 5 July 2013
What is an Audible?
"Calling an Audible" is a football expression.
The coach and players have a common goal - they have a game plan - there has been extensive preparation - they have studied the opposing team, and know their strengths and weaknesses. A play has been called - the team comes out of the huddle - they're in formation, ready to execute the play. In those next few seconds, the quarterback sees how the defense is lined-up - and in that moment, on this specific occasion, he decides to "change the play" . . . . . and calls an audible.
Why is he doing this? Why now? What happened to the game plan? Is our goal still the same?
"Yes" - the goal remains the same - the game plan hasn't changed - but, in that moment, the quarterback is responding to what he sees the opposing team doing and responds by calling a new play - in his judgment, a better play for this situation . . . . . this is maybe one of the most exciting moments in a football game, when the quarterback "calls an audible".
Never varying from our goal - or forgetting our game plan, the "Huddle Program" ( as a ministry that targets men ) is here to respond to what the enemy is doing, and if needs be, we'll be "calling an audible" - changing the play - introducing new thoughts and ideas - playing smarter - taking the team closer to our goal.
Norm
The coach and players have a common goal - they have a game plan - there has been extensive preparation - they have studied the opposing team, and know their strengths and weaknesses. A play has been called - the team comes out of the huddle - they're in formation, ready to execute the play. In those next few seconds, the quarterback sees how the defense is lined-up - and in that moment, on this specific occasion, he decides to "change the play" . . . . . and calls an audible.
Why is he doing this? Why now? What happened to the game plan? Is our goal still the same?
"Yes" - the goal remains the same - the game plan hasn't changed - but, in that moment, the quarterback is responding to what he sees the opposing team doing and responds by calling a new play - in his judgment, a better play for this situation . . . . . this is maybe one of the most exciting moments in a football game, when the quarterback "calls an audible".
Never varying from our goal - or forgetting our game plan, the "Huddle Program" ( as a ministry that targets men ) is here to respond to what the enemy is doing, and if needs be, we'll be "calling an audible" - changing the play - introducing new thoughts and ideas - playing smarter - taking the team closer to our goal.
Norm
Thursday, 4 July 2013
First Thoughts
Gentlemen,
Today is our first day with "Calling an Audible"
"Calling an Audible" is where we'll look at a variety of issues that impact your life every day. It's a place where we'll post your questions. Where we'll dialogue about everything from religion, to politics, to sports, to the male / female relationship, to how we interact with God and each other.
Our intent is to post things that matter to you - and to engage you and your friends in the conversation that follows.
Send your questions - thoughts - and comments to: normbishop@rogers.com
Your submissions and identity will be only seen by me!
Please visit us as often as you can.
Norm
Today is our first day with "Calling an Audible"
"Calling an Audible" is where we'll look at a variety of issues that impact your life every day. It's a place where we'll post your questions. Where we'll dialogue about everything from religion, to politics, to sports, to the male / female relationship, to how we interact with God and each other.
Our intent is to post things that matter to you - and to engage you and your friends in the conversation that follows.
Send your questions - thoughts - and comments to: normbishop@rogers.com
Your submissions and identity will be only seen by me!
Please visit us as often as you can.
Norm
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