Confrontation

As leaders we will all face confrontation. In the book of Corinthians, Paul was forced to confront several problems. If I were in his shoes, I would have come packing mad bombs accompanied by a fresh verbal assault of what they need to do. But when we stray off course and others speak into our lives, we need to find something to affirm in the person we are trying to correct--in love.

The 101% principle is finding the 1% you can affirm and giving it 100% attention. Paul practiced this and demonstrated that affirmation comes before confrontation. Good leaders look for the good in people and affirm it. Only then do they address the problem.

-tarik

'08 was great but '09 will be...

Men,
What does your year look like so far? Have you decided to follow Jesus? Don't be a wuss and punk out. Come tonight but please leave your masks at the door. Or bring them in and we can burn them in the fireplace as a sin offering to the Lord.

tarik

Dominic Balli Video

Hey Guys,
We're meeting at Reality tonight at 7 for a night of fun shooting Dom's video. Represent.

tarik

It's Been Way Too Long

Howdy Gentlemen,
This is Kyle Crooks reporting in from the dark and gloomy corner of the US known as Seattle. I can't believe it's been this long since last checking in with you guys, but I definitely have some big news and things happening.

Around Christmas time, Brittney and I had been in prayer about our future as a family and what Jesus had for us. Through all of it, he brought both of our hearts to hear his call of moving back to California! I am in the process of looking for jobs. It's funny. I remember last year telling all of you guys about leaving my job and you were all for it. hahaha. After seeing me through prayer and searching you all showed yourselves to have true hearts of Jesus and being the rad brothers that you are. If you guys would pray for our family in this time, I'd really appreciate it. We are looking to move down as soon as possible, but there are a few bigger factors that play into this...

...like the fact that Brittney is pregnant!!! We found out on Christmas morning. Oh my gosh, it is so crazy! But we are so stoked to have such a huge blessing! If you guys could be in prayer for the health of Brittney and the baby, that would be HUGE! She is throwing up everyday and feeling really bad. But it's kind of funny too, especially because each time after she does, she says, "Thanks a lot Eve. I'm so happy I have this horrible nausea because of the fall." Hahaha. I can't do anything but laugh.

Anyways, I love you guys a ton, and really miss meeting up every week. I hope there's still a spot on the floor that I can camp out on every monday night. Let me know how you're all doing and we will definately have to be in touch. Later on men.

Peace & Love,
Kyle

Back at it!!

Guys, I hope that you all had a sweet vacation. I know we are stoked about getting back together. Tonite at Tarik's at 7:00 we will be meeting as usual and if you want to come around 6:40 to pray, do it! This is a good time to reach out to any friend who has never come or someone who has and encourage them to enter into some Godly fellowship. Can't wait to see you all. TG