Aaron Marcelli | January 17, 2012
I had someone tell me that based on a passing comment I made in one of my first blog posts they assumed I had what they considered an unbiblical view of alcohol. They went on to say that my having this view of alcohol was part of the reason they no longer read my blog. [...]
Aaron Marcelli | December 8, 2011
Believe me, friends, all I want for Israel is what’s best for Israel: salvation, nothing less. Romans 10:1 The Message I read the verse above and was hit by its practical message. Salvation is what’s best for people! It sounded so simple but I could not believe I had not heard or thought of [...]
Aaron Marcelli | October 4, 2011
The second piece of disagreeing feedback I received from someone who read my book was over my usage of 1 John 1:9. This popularly quoted verse says that if we confess our sins God is faithful to forgive them. At one point in my book I stated the context of that verse is that it [...]
Aaron Marcelli | April 13, 2011
“for me some of the things in traditional (Christian) doctrine just doesn’t work” -Glenn Beck on why he is a Mormon. Pastors, if you need a pump me up Sunday tweet from perry noble to preach you did not study enough this week. Pastors, please stop telling me every time you are going to get [...]
Aaron Marcelli | December 10, 2010
The following is an old journal entry of mine from October, 2007. At the time I was meeting with a small group of men who served as my restoration team after my resignation from my ministry position. After meeting with them on October 23rd, I wrote this: I never understood what the Bible meant when [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 31, 2010
Draw connections between repentance and worship Remind yourselves of past victories Learn from the mistakes of those before you Praise does not have to be profound or exaggerated Be secure enough you can brag on and praise others Own up to the wrongs of those you elected to lead
Aaron Marcelli | August 24, 2010
The leader is ultimately responsible for everything Have godly reasons for choosing those you put in leadership Give specific and clear directions Be adequately staffed for what you’re doing There’s nothing wrong with knowing the numbers Sometimes the work has to come before the funds
Aaron Marcelli | August 21, 2010
Once you achieve great things people will all of the sudden want to talk to you The work you’re called to is more important than proving your critics wrong Any distraction is a hindrance Your motives will be judged People will pretend to be on your side in order to persuade you Don’t spend any [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 18, 2010
Opposition will come form those who cause it to hurt the most Their reasoning will be good, logical things but will pull you away from what’s best The emotionally weak will fail The leader is responsible to confront moral failings in his followers Set this precedence even with few followers – you won’t be a [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 7, 2010
Expect your critics to draw a following Involve the people who “have a heart for the work” Your enemies will always find a reason to despise you Nehemiah’s enemies went from doubting they could to angry they did Counter your enemies with prayer Well meaning people will serve as discouragement in tough times Know where [...]
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