Archive for March, 2009

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Gang shooting text at Wal-Mart is a hoax

more about “Gang shooting text at Wal-Mart is a hoax“, posted with vodpod

Technology has added so much to our lives that we can not even imagine why so many others would misuse the tools.  However, it is no surprise to me that people or groups will start to use the technology in ways to [...]

19Mar2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
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the Trust Factor

In leadership we are all trying to build trust with those who we work with.  Maxwell refers to it as having change in your pocket.  There are times when you use it and there are times when you build it.  Over the past several months I have been pretty bogged down and not really focus [...]

17Mar2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
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One Prayer

Just wanted to through out a quick question and see who in the St. Louis might be doing the OnePrayer series in June. It is a series done in conjunction with churches from all over the world and it is a uniting effort.
If you are doing it let me know and maybe we can [...]

16Mar2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
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Sermon Prep questions

This morning I was driving back home for just a minute and then coming back.  So, I took the time to listen to a podcast by Andy Stanley.  It was one on communication.  If you have ever read his book, Communicating for A Change, then you have and understanding of this podcast.    However, there are [...]

16Mar2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
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Reading list for the Spring

Last week I asked for some suggestions as to what I should be reading.  As I have just finished Grad school and can now read again on the things that I desire to read about.  Your suggestions were appreciated and have been printed off and put in a file as some of them will make [...]

10Mar2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
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Teaching assistance

I am teaching a workshop tomorrow on, “Being serious about God’s word in Youth Ministry.”  I am including the workshop here and would love to hear some of your input or ideas of things that I could add.
Be Serious About God’s Word in Youth Ministry
David Mehrle
Introduction:
Illustrations:
Ex. Preaching without using your Bible
Ex.  Share story form thesis
Ex. [...]

6Mar2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
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Book list

I have just finished Grad school and have a few books that I really want to read.  However I am looking for some more.  If you have any suggestions leave a comment here or send it to me on twitter @dmehrle
“He that loves a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counselor, [...]

3Mar2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
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I love my job

Just yesterday I was able to reconnect with a friend that I had in college but have not talked too or seen for at least 10 years.  In an email he shared this with me.
“David,
It is so good to see you doing what you love. I have combed over your facebook site and the other [...]

3Mar2009 | David Mehrle | View Comments | Continued
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