tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39975902024-03-08T18:48:35.241-06:00Brad's BlogReflections on my life from my perspective.Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-29991925216735299682007-05-23T10:21:00.000-05:002007-05-23T10:25:49.521-05:00Friendship Needs 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! -Ecclesiastes 4:9-10There are many great needs in our culture today. People need shelter, food, clothing, medical attention, medical insurance Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-10671440539399277472007-05-17T13:04:00.000-05:002007-05-17T13:07:21.837-05:00Too Many ChoicesWhat a fascinating world we live in. Last week advertisers paid more than $2.6 million for thirty seconds of airtime during Superbowl XLI. But who can blame them? With an average of 3,500 emotionally-inducing advertisements bombarding Americans each day, you got to go big to stand out from the crowd. We now have more consumer choices than any other time in the history of the world, and I’m Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-51525466747395761742007-05-11T18:09:00.000-05:002007-05-11T18:16:44.644-05:00New ArticlesI've decided to post some articles that I've written in the last few months. Hope you find them encouraging and challenging.Here's the first one.....The Road to RedemptionFor many of us life has not turned out to be very easy. For some it’s actually become downright difficult and hard. The Bible suggests that we should rejoice in all circumstances, but too often rejoicing feels like an Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1175297562091951342007-03-30T19:30:00.000-05:002007-03-30T19:32:42.650-05:00Sermons OnlineI have a new podcast site where I've posted some sermons online.You can listen or download at bradvoss.podbean.comEnjoy.Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1159302921660699042006-09-26T15:35:00.000-05:002006-09-26T15:35:22.033-05:00This is TrueSomething I now know that I wish I knew a long time ago.......if you only use CASH, you'll spend a lot less. Just say no to plastic.Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1158987145329989802006-09-22T23:40:00.000-05:002006-09-22T23:52:25.546-05:00Back in ClassI spent most of the last two days in a Church Planting class with Gailyn Van Reenan, professor from ACU. I am very impressed with the amount of thought and work he has put into this class. He has definately impressed on me the importance of Theological Reflection when it come to church planting. Here are the six areas of Theology we reflected on today. Each of these has some significant Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1147267068340985522006-05-10T08:06:00.000-05:002006-05-10T08:17:48.350-05:00The Quiet PreacherI stole this out of my wife's journal. Hope she won't be too mad.We are consumed with the thought that on our watch as "keepers of the faith" people are dying of hunger and disease that we have the money to [change]. I elieve I will be judges for these sins, and it is our collective responsibility as Christians in the 21st century to end- poverty, death by malnourishment, and curable disease. Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1147061403041776632006-05-07T22:41:00.000-05:002006-05-07T23:11:33.816-05:00Good MusicTonight my wife and I got to hear a cool indie, folk, blues band called Not Called Common. Check out the powerful lyrics in this song-I see Jesus in San FranciscoAt a table with guests starved for HimBy the South Bay's waterbedAnd seated with Him, at that tableIs the world the Church has refusedAll laughing, and breaking breadI hear Jesus as they listenTheir faces are covered with a lifetime of Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1146844649445061472006-05-05T10:17:00.000-05:002006-05-05T11:04:09.916-05:00Cinco de Mayo - Ole'I'm so glad to live in Texas. I truly appreciate the blending of cultures here.Here's to fajitas, margaritas, and finding a way to make room for everyone!Ole'!(and yes, that is a microwave on the end of that extension cord)Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1146581661233855692006-05-02T09:44:00.000-05:002006-05-02T09:54:21.243-05:00The New ZondervaniansThe big news in youth ministry today is that Zondervan (the giant Christian publishing company) is buying Youth Specialties. You can read the press release or watch a great video of Marko (president of YS) and Tic Long talking about how this new acquisition won't bring many changes to Youth Specialties as we now know it. Youth Specialties has been a great source of strength, training and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1146233214550553402006-04-28T08:54:00.000-05:002006-04-28T09:06:54.566-05:00To the Senior Class of 2006....Last night I had the opportunity to speak to a group of graduation high school Seniors in Fort Worth. Here are the words that shared with them:You stand at the edge of the greatest period of opportunity in the history of humanity. Through advances in science, technology, education and faith, you will undoubtedly have the opportunity to influence more people for more good in more parts of the Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1145885181935639492006-04-24T08:13:00.001-05:002006-04-25T07:41:24.410-05:00Powerful InterviewI really encourage you to take some time and go read Mike Cope's interview with Dr. Jeff Childers. Some time ago both Dr. Childer's daughter and Mike's son were involved in a tragic car accident while returning from a Middle School youth group event.Recently, Mike interviewed Dr. Childers (a Dad, an outstanding Theologian, and one of my favorite professors in Grad School) about the accident and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1144722495086610422006-04-10T21:24:00.000-05:002006-04-10T21:28:15.096-05:00I Need a New Template & Stupid ChristiansI don't really like the format on my blog anymore. I think I need a new template. Any suggestions of good places to look for cool blog templates? I don't think there's enough space left in my brain to learn html.On another note, here's one reason I think most non-christians view all christians as hypocrites.http://www.mypraize.com/newsflashes/newsflash/mypraize-rumors-200604071022/The people Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1144442855856512102006-04-07T15:40:00.000-05:002006-04-07T15:48:37.023-05:00Dallas Willard is SmartI think Dallas Willard is right on. The Divine Conspiracy is a tough book. And by tough I mean challenging. And by challenging I mean it's the real deal stuff that most of us would rather not talk about. Or maybe I mean the stuff that's easier to talk about than do anything about. Mike Cope posted this quote on his blog today, and I felt like copying him.From Dallas Willard:“Nondiscipleship is Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1144070518828708382006-04-03T08:04:00.000-05:002006-04-03T08:24:45.870-05:00Bibles Get BlockedIn the spirit of the Soup Nazi, "No Bible For You!" Well, there's an interesting story developing with the guys at XXXchurch.com. They are trying to get some Bibles printed with a cover that says, "Jesus Loves Porn Stars," but the folks at American Bible Society have refused to do it, saying that the message on the cover (Jesus loves porn stars) goes against everything the Bible stands for. CraigBradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1143822118413325002006-03-31T10:08:00.000-06:002006-03-31T10:21:58.426-06:00Incredible FunLast night my family and I had the privilege of seeing The Incredibles in Disney on Ice. I had never been to an"...On Ice" show before, and I must say it was very entertaining. The best part was when the characters asked all the kids in the audience to push the orange button on their Incredibles wristbands that they had been given as they entered the arena. This allowed the kids to help defeatBradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1143518494676385012006-03-27T21:55:00.000-06:002006-03-27T22:01:34.686-06:00Three-FiveI am now officially in my mid-thirties. Today I celebrated my thirty-fifth birthday by sharing some outstanding bar-b-que with my outstanding family. The best thing I can hope for as I begin another year is that I can be a better husband, father, friend, brother, son, student, teacher, leader, follower, giver, lover, poet and disciple than I was last year.Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1142883431497035392006-03-20T13:31:00.000-06:002006-03-20T13:37:11.510-06:00The New CathedralFor those of you interested in our culture, church, the arts and how the three intersect....you may enjoy this article from Read Mercer Schuchardt, publisher of Metapilm. I think it's fascinating.Cinema—The New Cathedral of HollyworldHow films are replacing religion in our cinematic age.Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1142484708596206872006-03-15T22:37:00.000-06:002006-03-15T22:51:48.606-06:00Saying Good-ByeTommorrow may the saddest day of my life up until now. It will also be a day of celebration. Tommorrow I will say goodbye and help bury my hero--my granfather, Gilbert Voss. He truly lived life to the fullest and got the very most out of the last 92 years, 8 months and 13 days. Now he is home where he can rest in the arms of his Father. He was the most amazing man I have ever or will ever Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1142258485352552302006-03-13T07:35:00.000-06:002006-03-13T08:01:25.366-06:00Questions About ChurchLately, my wife and I having been discussing the purpose of church. We've noticed that in the last 20 years there have been traditional churches, progressive churches, seeker churches, small group churches, megachurches, house churches, emergent churches---and the list goes on and on. There are some that say the purpose of the church is "making disciples." Others say the purpose of the church Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1141922259963208062006-03-09T10:29:00.000-06:002006-03-09T10:37:39.973-06:00Good BurgerI had dinner last night at my favorite "burger joint" in North Tarrant County. I shared a cheeseburger, some chili-cheese fries, and a vanilla shake with my daughter and some great conversations with some high school friends. If you're in Southlake, be sure to treat yourself to Johnny B's.So, where do you find your favorite burger?Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1141858823314026002006-03-08T16:50:00.000-06:002006-03-08T17:00:23.323-06:00Emerging Youth MinistryMy friend Mark Riddle always has some intersting stuff to say about Youth Ministry. Here are some of his current thoughts regarding the relationship between youth ministry and the emerging church.Youth Ministry in the Emerging ChurchI think I agree with Mark that there is no one way to church or to do youth ministry. I also agree with Mark that in the coming years there will be fewer paid youthBradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1140824216836982492006-02-24T17:19:00.000-06:002006-02-24T17:36:56.846-06:00Back from AbileneI had a great time this week in Abilene, but it's good to be back home with my wife and kids. While in Abilene I got to eat at both Harold's and Sharon Allen's new bar-b-que place on the north side. I had a bowl of brisket and beans just like the old days. I have to admit that Sharon may know bar-b-que better than Joe, or at least how to run a restuarant better.I got to spend some time with Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1139494828256069952006-02-09T08:09:00.000-06:002006-02-09T08:20:28.270-06:00Great GrammysI though last night's Grammy Awards show was one of the best I have seen in the last few years. Outstanding performances by Kelly Clarkson, Bruce, Paul, Keith Urban, John Legend, Kanye West, and especially U2. I think it was also one of those years when the Grammy voters got it right and all the winners were right on. From Kanye to Green Day to Kelly Clarkson to U2--these are all outstanding Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997590.post-1139339995674938982006-02-07T13:08:00.000-06:002006-02-07T13:19:55.686-06:00Charity vs. JusticeWhat's the difference between charity and justice? This is a very interesting and moving question. Check out what Bono had to say last week at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C.-Watch Bono's Speech at the National Prayer Breakfast.-Read the transcript.I have read or listened to just about everything Bono has written, said or sung in the last 20 years. This speech may the best Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10077541471149520400noreply@blogger.com2