The Threads Blog

For the Fall 2010 issue of Collegiate magazine, we profiled Brent Gudgel and David Mahanes, the guys behind Deidox, a series of short documentary films telling true stories of how everyday people are being used by God. Here’s Lindsay’s film, about a young teacher who discovers how her past experiences have prepared her for a unique ministry. Go to deidox.com to check out the complete series.

If only there was an Easy Button for life. In an instant, we could turn those moments of crisis, frustration, and pain into seasons of joy, favor, and blessing. We could continue living our lives of simplicity and happiness without even a flinch.

Collegiate Week 2010 was an overwhelming success with more than 1,800 people in attendance and at least 10 students who came to know the Lord. We can’t wait until Collegiate Week 2011. It will be here before we know it!

Remember the Fox reality show Temptation Island? The show’s premise was to place several couples and a group of singles (all disgustingly attractive) on an island in tropical paradise, in order to test the strength of their relationships. Sounds “realistic,” right?

I’m generally not a dog-lover, but there’s a lot we can learn from “man’s best friend” when it comes to loyalty. One thing I often observe from those who love their dogs is that they seem to find a genuine companionship or trust that’s different from human relationships. Maybe it’s because you can tell your dog those deepest, darkest secrets, knowing he will never tell (unless your dog is the Bush’s baked beans dog, and then the secret’s out). Or maybe it’s because no matter how disloyal you are toward your dog, he will always come when you call, wagging his tail in excitement to see his master.

I’m good at doing nothing, real good in fact. That’s why I like this quote so much. It’s a constant reminder that moving forward is always the right direction. The moment you stop or become complacent with your current situation is the moment you begin to fall.

We roamed around the streets of Nashville, asking people what one word changed their lives. From serious to seriously funny, we found that there’s a lot of power behind even the most average of words.

This is one of those lessons that’s easy to write and easy to read. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to live. Reading about difficult times and preparing for difficult times is easy to do, but standing up in the middle of those times and trusting God…not so much.

In this “buffet” of life, we can make wise, healthy choices or no choices at all. In the latter case we either go hungry or we overload our plates to the point of sickness. Like a good dietician or personal trainer, we need God’s direction in choosing what’s best for us.

Holy Vocabulary, by Michael Kelley, is a new short-term Bible study from Threads. Click HERE for more information about the study. The leader kit includes a member book and a DVD-ROM with video shorts to jump-start discussion in your small group, a leader guide, resources for a church-wide study of Holy Vocabulary and more!