the (maybe)daily bailey

5 lessons learned from 5 minute speeches

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:28:03 -0500

Every Wednesday at 2:30, I give a 5 minute speech covering a variety of subjects and styles to whomever is in the office. The exercise was given to me in order to help me grow as a communicator. Thus far, I’ve given a persuasive speech and done a stand-up comedy routine (yep, you read that right). Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

I use 5 sentences to say what can be said in 2.
Its important to lead in strong. First impressions are everything, and often mine is sheepish.
I talk really quick and need to slow down.
I care way too much about what other people think of me which causes stress and anxiety during preparation <— that would be sin, by the way. (I’ve noticed I’m more apt in these situations to remain focused on my ability instead of repenting)
I can fake confidence in front of people - I’m yet to decide if that’s good or not.

Even though these exercises have caused me some duress, I actually think I like them. We’ll see if that stays the case…

#outtamymindtuesday

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500

#outtamymindtuesday

Persecution in India: Francis’ Response from Cornerstone...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:18:26 -0500

Persecution in India: Francis’ Response from Cornerstone Church on Vimeo.

what we offer and living water

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:29:00 -0500

what we offer and living water:

This past week I’ve been studying John 4 and Christ’s gift of living water. My bro, Klash, penned a superb piece on what we offer and living water. You want to read this!

reflection from #snowinsc2010

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:46:45 -0500

#snowinsc2010 has been fun. However, since I rarely see it in the South, its a good time to remember a few things before it goes away:

Through the prophet Isaiah, God says, “Though your sins are scarlet, they will be white as snow…” (Isaiah 1:18).

David says to the Lord, “Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow” (Psalm 51:7)

Snow might be the clearest picture of undefiled purity we have. #snowinsc2010 reminds that God through Christ has made us as snow before Him now to stand!

"Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers..."

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:50:09 -0500

“Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.”

- Philippians 1:18-20; Paul from prison.

Paul’s attitude and perspective here amaze and humble me.

vlog experi(ence)(ment) #1

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:51:52 -0500

vlog experi(ence)(ment) #1

what Midtown is studying

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:14 -0500

Recent predominant trends in what lifegroups at Midtown are studying:

Crazy Love

Romans

Forgotten God

(Daniel/Esther/Galatians/Ephesians tied for 4th)

A significant amount of groups are currently learning from these.

Holy Spirit inspired? I think so.

enjoying gobena this morning

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:59:48 -0500

enjoying gobena this morning:

If you’re like me, you’re going to drink coffee at some point during the day. So, why not use what you’re already going to do to change lives? Change your brand to Gobena and 100% of the profit goes to help orphans in Ethiopia. Every pound you buy will feed an orphan for a month.

To top it off, Gobena is fresh-roasted, fair trade, and organic shade grown coffee… and delicious!

Follow the link (its in the title) and make the switch.

4th verse. Amen and amen.

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500

4th verse. Amen and amen.

"He must increase, but I must decrease."

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:28:36 -0500

““He must increase, but I must decrease.””

- John the Baptist, John 3:30

I’m learning this (often the hard way).

“We want to gather saints and do church the way Jesus...

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500

“We want to gather saints and do church the way Jesus designed us to know each other, love each other, and take the Word of God preached and push it into each other’s hearts and hold on to people and never let ‘em go…!”

lucky if its (maybe)daily

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:32:50 -0500

I felt obligated to write an “introductory post.” That sense of obligation is my problem with blogging. You might disagree, but I find the blogging world be a world of pressure. “Have good things to say” “Post regularly” “Keep it short and sweet” “Be funny, but don’t be too funny” “Develop on online identity.” and on and on it goes.

In past blogventures (blog + adventures, its a compound word?), I’ve felt this pressure and, quite honestly, crumbled beneath it. I’m going to consider myself done with that. So, I introduce my ”blog with no promises”. No gimmicks. No posting just to post. Just I’ll (maybe)post and you’ll (maybe)read.

Here’s what I’m delivering: the occasional 100% pure, unadulterated (okay, maybe slightly adulterated), trying-to-love-and-follow-Jesus braingrapes of Bailey

… when I feel like it.