Sunday Recap- Oct 23, 2011
October 24, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
Here’s what you missed at Water’s Edge this weekend! Books mentioned in the Sermon: I mentioned two books in the sermon and encourage any person to get them (married or not). They both do an amazing job of giving us a glimpse behind the curtain of the heart of men and women. My counselor introduced them to Tara and [...]
READ MORE >>3 actions that your team will live or die by
October 22, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
The title sounds a tad bit sensational, but the more conversations I have with folks who are on a team, in a partnership, are married, or in a cohort together, I am convinced that these are the best indicator of a team or partnership living and thriving, or burning up in flames and dying. Of course, it all starts with [...]
READ MORE >>Coaching: Part 3
October 20, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
So, we have looked at why having a coach is not just a good thing, but essential. We have unpacked the difference between a coach and a critic and today we look at who you should invite to be a coach. Not everyone who is nice, a friend, or even someone you are close to should be [...]
READ MORE >>Sunday Recap – Oct 16, 2011
October 18, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
We hosted our first Men’s Retreat this weekend. It was simply awesome. We watched some great football, ate some amazing food (pulled pork sandwiches were great-thanks James) and were challenged by JohnDavid Mull with being bold in our faith. It was a great way to kick off our soon-to-be annual retreat. A few Highlights: + The ‘kick [...]
READ MORE >>Sunday Recap – Oct 9, 2011
October 11, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
I had the chance this past weekend to hang out with some of the original families that helped to launch Water’s Edge Allen. While we were hanging out, I was reminded yet again what amazing people we have in or community. I had the same thought on Sunday at the beginning of worship. God has truly brought [...]
READ MORE >>Coaching: Part 2
September 30, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
Coaches vs. Critics As a general rule in my life, I don’t read something if a name is not attached to it. An important name. One I associate with subject authority or knowledge. Whether it is a word of encouragement or criticism. The way I see it, if one is willing to share their thoughts, [...]
READ MORE >>Sunday Recap – Sept. 28, 2011
September 28, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
I never get tired of reflecting and sharing with others all that God is doing in and through the people of Water’s Edge Allen. This is just a glimpse of some of those amazing moments. Fall Festival: You don’t know it yet but we are going to host a fall festival for the neighborhood around [...]
READ MORE >>Coaching Part 1
September 22, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
Why do we need a coach? The coaching terms seems to be fairly trendy right now and to be honest, I really don’t care what the title is. However, the heart of the issue is the same. All of us have blind spots and areas that need to be worked on in our lives. The [...]
READ MORE >>Sunday Recap – the Key to our success…
September 20, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
First, it all rests on Jesus. We talked about it today. Everything was created by him and for him. Water’s Edge Allen is a church that is being created by him and for him. As a community, we are seeking the will of Jesus and then doing what He is calling us to do. It [...]
READ MORE >>Water’s Edge Allen Turns One!
September 13, 2011 by Travis Hartjen
This past weekend we celebrated our first year as a missional community in Allen. It has been an amazing year of growth, impact, and eternity impacting stuff. Here are just a few of the highlights… Easter Egg Hunt with the HOA. What a crazy, brilliant idea. We stepped out boldly, not knowing if anyone from the [...]
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