Aaron Marcelli | August 26, 2011
I try to avoid getting political on this blog as posting about politics has caused conflict in the past. However, the following is something I feel deeply burdened to address. Since watching the August 18th episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart I have been unable to get the following video clip out of [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 22, 2011
A lot of good things have been happening for us in the last few weeks and a couple big opportunities have presented themselves. Allow me to share them with you. – Katy and I were asked to lead a small group at our church. The group we have been part of for about a year [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 15, 2011
About a week ago I joined in my church’s staff prayer meeting. The team circled up on the auditorium platform and took turns praying over the weekend’s services. The popcorn prayer time included several staff members asking for God’s presence and blessings on the services among other requests. And then our pastor broke in and [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 8, 2011
Most of my blog posts could probably be twice as long as they are. Several of them are already quite lengthy. This is because I have the tendency to over-explain. In writing my book I would reread sections and realize I was leaving little room for imagination because I was going into great detail to [...]
Aaron Marcelli | July 19, 2011
Here’s some things I’ve been thinking about lately: Once you get married it’s hard to stay in touch with your single friends Jogging outside is harder than jogging on a treadmill Spiritual growth comes slow Relational growth comes slow I’m ready to be a boss I’m motivated least to do the things I should be [...]
Aaron Marcelli | July 11, 2011
Since changing our plans about church planting and focusing on the foundation of our marriage I have changed many of my habits. For instance, I’m reading less about ministry and leadership and more about relationships and communication. Katy and I have identified several books that we are reading together and then discussing as we go [...]
Aaron Marcelli | June 21, 2011
An area where I’ve been trying to improve myself the last several months is confidence. I feel that sometimes I hold myself back with my own doubts and insecurities. When I’m around other people who have great confidence I’m impressed and encouraged by observing the freedom they seem to feel in being themselves. If you [...]
Aaron Marcelli | May 27, 2011
There are two quotes from Rick Warren that I am working through as of late and learning to practice in my life. “Leaders absorb pain.” “You will never have to forgive another person of as much as Christ forgave you.”
Aaron Marcelli | May 23, 2011
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions you may have about our change of plans in church planting as well as my responses. How does this change effect where you will live? Katy and I are still looking to move to Chattanooga. We love Chattanooga and actually think it will be a benefit to live and [...]
Aaron Marcelli | May 19, 2011
Dear Family and Friends, Allow me to first thank you for your support. So many of you are consistently praying for us, encouraging us and asking for updates in our church planting journey. The purpose of this letter is actually to inform you of a pretty significant update on our lives. While Katy and I [...]
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