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Dave Goffeney
Sacramento-Davis, CA
I live for and through Jesus, I have an amazing wife and three fun, crazy kids.
Interests: Sports, teaching-learning the Scriptures, Watching movies with my wife, Reading parts of books, Going to the train museum with my kids, Mowing the yard (because I get to see tangible results)
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"Thankful for real community"
My wife Kyra and I were both blown away by the love and community we have in our life group. We sent out an email last week, asking for prayer as we set off for South Africa in less than a week. We have quite a few 'needs' as we prepare for a six week trip with our (almost) three-year-old triplets, but we got some real perspective tonight. Our group surrounded us and prayed over us; thanking God for our friendship and acknowledging His sovereignty over every facet of the trip. Through a few tears, hugs, and laughs, we considered... Continue reading
Posted Jul 6, 2010 at Wise Guy
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Thanks Drew, I appreciate your insight. Giving people opportunities to sort of 'prove' their faithfulness seems like a good principle. It's good to see potential though, but to have expectations in their right place, and the ultimate focus on Jesus, is really needed.
"Leadership Lesson from the World Cup"
I'm sure the theme of disappointing, 'could have been', sports stars has been there throughout the ages, but it seems especially present throughout the World Cup. Wayne Rooney (who I really cheer on as a big England Fan), has not come close to meeting the lofty expectations placed on hi...
"Leadership Lesson from the World Cup"
Posted Jun 28, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"lasting faith" Proverbs 24:10
Posted Jun 24, 2010 at Wise Guy
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Bern, the sassiness cracks me up. Like Kevin, i've always seen you as a really 'to the point' kind of guy (as evidenced by your above blog). Looking out for Sociopaths in the group/congregation you lead is a must. I appreciate your insights as a pastor and leader.
"Scoffers MUST go!" Proverbs 22:10
10Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease. If you are a leader of anything (home, work, church, ministry, etc.) this is an absolutely necessary lesson to take heed of. Most leaders tend to spend more time with people who stir up strife, rather than wit...
Thanks so much for the comments guys:
Spud, I definitely hear you... I really do pray for discernment regarding where somebody is coming from. Also, how we follow has so much to do with how well we can lead.
Kevin, I've always taken you as somebody who doesn't B.S., so i'm a little surprised... I would ask though about speaking up, vs. just being willing to let somebody go. As i've had conversations with guys who just seemed to not get it, so I eventually decided to just stop meeting with him...and there is
weirdness whenever I see him.
Josh and Dan, it has been fun to grow alongside both of you in this area. This year I had a girl say, "I pretty much disagree with everything you say from up front (and this is a Christian), but I like the other stuff at CRU", and I was ok with her assessment...mostly because she was just wrong.
"Scoffers MUST go!" Proverbs 22:10
10Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease. If you are a leader of anything (home, work, church, ministry, etc.) this is an absolutely necessary lesson to take heed of. Most leaders tend to spend more time with people who stir up strife, rather than wit...
"Scoffers MUST go!" Proverbs 22:10
10Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease. If you are a leader of anything (home, work, church, ministry, etc.) this is an absolutely necessary lesson to take heed of. Most leaders tend to spend more time with people who stir up strife, rather than with those who have the heart to see positive growth/change. There have been a few critical times in my ministry when i've been faced with this decision: Spend time with the disgruntled, in order to "win them over", or invest my time in people who are teachable and... Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Living in Isolation" Proverbs 18:1
Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgement. Sadly, this has hit me right in the gut over the past few years, and especially over the past few weeks. I have seen so many of my dear friends, brothers, falling by the wayside because of hidden sin and the failure to live in dependance on God, through The Holy Spirit. We NEED people to remind us of the seriousness of sin, and we NEED to be turned to the gospel. By ourselves, we justify stupid decisions and say, "don't be a fanatic...just toe the... Continue reading
Posted Jun 18, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Cool Head-Hot Head" Proverbs 17:27,28
Posted Jun 17, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Real Wisdom" Proverbs 9:10
Posted Jun 9, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"A GREAT Thing" Proverbs 31:10
Posted May 31, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Married & Lovin' It" Proverbs 18:22
"He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD." I had to write a little something about the Most evident reminder of God's Grace in my life...my relationship/marriage with Kyra. While We are appart for the first time on this day, our anniversary, and I had a long, crazy day...and am writing on my iPhone because I don't have Internet otherwise, I need to shout for the world to hear how I my love ha only grown stronge & deeper after 8 years. I got ready today in the same house I got ready... Continue reading
Posted May 18, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Pray in Faith" Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight (Proverbs 15:8) I've been considering the reality of prayer a lot lately, so my eyes have been opened to how much the Bible talks about coming before the Lord and asking Him for provision in life. I'm simply going to put a couple of other verses that speak to this. The reality is this: God is a loving Father who provides for His Children (as we'll see in Matthew 7. With that, He is also the almighty Creator of everything... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2010 at Wise Guy
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Thanks Brian. Your blog has such solid, thought provoking stuff and I send people your way all the time. In fact, it's been a part of the additional new staff development i've had my team going through...and i'm thinking of having them all go raid Somali Pirates for Spring Break (Go check it out for anybody who'se confused: http://brianbarela.typepad.com/the_necessary_things/2010/05/pursue-experience-above-training.html
"Steady Goes It" Proverbs 10:5
5He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. This is one of the many passages in Proverbs that is not very comfortable for me. I tend to be the kind of guy who likes to work hard when it's time to work, then relax when it's t...
"Steady Goes It" Proverbs 10:5
Posted May 10, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Forward Focus" Proverbs 4:25
Posted May 4, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Slow to Anger" Proverbs 13:2
Posted Apr 13, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Foolish Pigs" Proverbs 9:8
Posted Apr 9, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"Need? Ask your Father..." Proverbs 2:3-5
Posted Apr 2, 2010 at Wise Guy
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Hey Beth, i'll definitely check out what you wrote. Thanks for the insights...and I agree, it's a pretty convicting/frightening thing to consider the 'power' we have.
"Spiderman & Robinhood" Proverbs 31:8-9
8Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute 9Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Both Spiderman and Robinhood defend those who don't/can't defend themselves. Spiderman, one of my favorite super heroes, said, "With Great Pow...
"Spiderman & Robinhood" Proverbs 31:8-9
Posted Mar 31, 2010 at Wise Guy
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For sure! I needed to hear it too... :).
"No place like Home" Proverbs 27:8
8Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home. Spring Break has been great for me and the family. While i've had to plan a lot for our South Africa Summer Project, and tackle a few other things, i've been home most nights. I've gotten to wrestle with the kids...
Thanks for chiming in Bern. I agree fully!
Tyler, glad to hear...Piper has to be the most emotional guy i've ever seen. I'm humbled too by the desire to focus on how the gospel meets 'felt needs' and try to 'convince' people to trust Jesus...
Instead, understanding Justification and the double-exchange of forgiveness from our terrible sinful nature and actions AND we're called sons/daughters of the most Glorious God and given the identity of Jesus. From there, all things fall into perspective.
"RIGHT gospel or CRAP gospel" Proverbs 24:5-6
25Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. We have an opportunity to carry cold water throughout a thirsty world, but we also have an opportunity to bring deadly poison. A thirsty person will likely drink gasoline if he's given a compelling enough argument and t...
"No place like Home" Proverbs 27:8
Posted Mar 27, 2010 at Wise Guy
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"RIGHT gospel or CRAP gospel" Proverbs 24:5-6
25Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. We have an opportunity to carry cold water throughout a thirsty world, but we also have an opportunity to bring deadly poison. A thirsty person will likely drink gasoline if he's given a compelling enough argument and told that it taste better than he can imagine. Are you drinking from the gospel you preach? Are you giving false, shallow hope that is tearing nations apart and dragging the image of the real Jesus through the mud? Consider the gospel... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2010 at Wise Guy
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