Just a little update to say they postponed Lexxi’s procedure today due to the upper respiratory infection, cough and fever that she has had this week. She is feeling much better today but her cardiologist advised that we wait till her health is back to normal before putting her through another general anesthesia. I will […]
Author: Jim Klaas
Dear Family and Friends, Lexxi had her 2nd big surgery to remove her “crown” on Wednesday November 13th. We had a lot of trouble with the crown and ended up in an emergency situation. So it need to be removed. As a result the surgeons went back into the same incision and “plated” the bone […]
I love how composer Eric Whitacre makes space for genuine connecting. He composes classical pieces, films himself directing it in silence, then releases a piano soundtrack and asks people to film themselves singing their part. These are compiled into a ‘virtual choir’. Leadership can make space for connecting, allowing people to be participants and not […]
Disciples are always made, not born What training correlates with success? According to the authors of The Making of an Expert, one thing emerges very clearly: “All the superb performers…had practiced intensively, had studied with devoted teachers, and had been supported enthusiastically by their families throughout their developing years. Later research … revealed that the […]
I think the start of the year is a great time to plan taking risks. It is what Andrew Douglas calls rolling my wrist too far on the throttle in his blog entry, The Reward of Risk. It is an excellent piece where he tells the story how they quit their jobs, sold all they […]
I am fascinated with patterns found in nature and in the Bible. I have noticed two patterns surrounding the birth of Jesus and the start of his ministry that affect discipleship today. One is the multi-player effect and the other is the catalyst effect. The Multiplayer Effect Have you ever noticed the convergence of many […]
“The last Bible translator is alive today!” This week I virtually attended the Mobile Ministry Forum in Orlando and was blown away by the quote above. Let me explain. It means the job of translating the Scriptures into the last language on earth will be done by someone who is probably already born. It doesn’t […]
I need your help. Please list the #s in the comment section and in order of priority, your top 5 reasons why discipleship is a problem in the church today. (Or comment with your own reasons or why it is not a problem.) I want to use this to improve my pre- and post-asessment survey […]
(From Nicole, Naomi’s niece) Lexxi is doing miraculously AMAAAZING! Her recovery has been an absolute miracle. 3 hours after her last surgery she was lying on mum in the hospital bed and mum had an overwhelming joy come over her with laughter. Lexxi began to giggle also it lasted a good 10-15 minutes. A few […]
Lexxi’s grandpa, Naomi’s brother, wrote today: “Lexxi’s surgery went very well. It was scheduled for 4 hours and was about 2 hours in length. She was ready to get active this am so not much worse for wear.” They took off the crown that had been extending her skull and put in a series of […]