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08/14/2024

08/14/2024

Johnny seemed a bit jealous when I showed a soccer video I had made of his sister to everyone who would indulge me. I think he was pleased with the result for him. I had to put this on a link due to the music, which I love. Stay for the end, where Johnny would always find my eye and give the signature look you will notice.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/98211765

08/14/2024

Johnny Bash was not a vulnerable, emotive soul, at least not on the surface. In the early days, when video editing was made available to the amateur, I made a highlight reel of Kaitlyn Myers playing soccer and proudly showed it to anyone who would indulge me. Being the height of emotional sensitivity myself, it took me a while to notice Johnny feeling a bit left out. My response is attached (link to another site due to the music choice I love). Stay for the ending, where he would always catch my eye wherever I was in the stands. You'll notice the look. This is how I really remember Johnny.

06/15/2024

Such a joy to be in the Blue Ridge Mountains for three weeks preaching at Grace Blue Ridge. Here is last week's message where you can also see the live stream tomorrow at 10 EST. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diCUpa9A77g&t=3508s

06/01/2024

In case I have any friends near Hendersonville, North Carolina, I will be preaching a 3-week summer series at Grace Blue Ridge Church beginning tomorrow at 10. I'd love to see you. Details: http://graceblueridge.com

12/06/2023

From our founder...

12/06/2023

08/15/2023

A livestream worship service of praise to God for Timothy Keller's life and ministry will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug 15 at 2:30pm EDT at timothykeller.com/service. A video recording of the livestream will also be made available within 24 hours.

07/08/2023

Meet our Shepherd John Bash! John's heart for leaders in full time ministry is a natural outgrowth of a life spent watching God turn pain and tragedy into comfort and healing. "I had a childhood that may have qualified me to be the least likely person to go into ministry" John said. "But then Jesus showed up!"�

Planting churches spread from East Coast to West with one in Chicago, John's unlikely story was always highlighted by what he calls "Two Sides".

"Often it is in that secret vulnerable pain and embarrassment behind our stories we find the deeper truth - grace is more than a concept." John's story has given him a passion for those in ministry effected by abuse of all kinds, addictions, tragedy, pain and even congregations.

06/25/2023

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/four-ways-love-pastor/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

When we love our pastors well, they will be strengthened, we will be sanctified, the witness of the church will spread, and the glory of Christ will shine.

06/24/2023

I love this work!

06/17/2023

If you haven't seen this yet, it is worth it over and over!

Review of The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C. S. Lewis, by Max MacLean, directed by Norman Stone, starring Max MacLean and Nicholas Ralph. New York City, NY: Fellowship for Performing Arts, 2021, 1 hr., 13 min.

06/11/2023

Great time with these men!

Living a life aligned with God's will is a desire shared by many believers. It's a journey that requires daily intentionality, seeking God's guidance, and ma...

06/08/2023

It's almost summer time, which has us all thinking about vacation. As a ministry leader, could you use a retreat?

Standing Stone Retreats are designed to help strengthen and encourage ministry couples in a safe and caring environment.

They are private, highly personalized and for only one ministry couple at a time. They are hosted by one couple – our retreat-trained shepherds. We prayerfully match our shepherds with ministry couples based on similar ministry and life experiences.

We have locations all over the US. https://standingstoneministry.org/how-we-serve/retreats/

04/13/2023

Said so well.

12/28/2022

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the entire team at Standing Stone Ministry!