Timmy gibson

Relationship Series, pt 1

2012-02-10T10:36:00.000-08:00

Relationships: Before You Say I Do (February 5, 2012) from Mercy Church on Vimeo.

Poisonous People

2012-02-09T16:03:00.000-08:00

We've all had them in our lives at some point: the people who suck the life right out of ya. They drain you of energy rather then fill you up, they tear you down rather then lift you up, they take way more than they give, they keep you from your dreams; their negative, whiney, needy, manipulative, gossipy, slanderous, and over-all they turn a happy day into a hellish day. I call them

Pre-Marriage Questions

2012-02-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS BEFORE YOU SAY – “I DO!” o Talk About Money 1. Am I a spender or saver – and what's my partner? Are we comfortable spending money on the same things (such as organic food), or do we argue about money on dates or vacations? Another important premarital question about money: Will we have joint or separate accounts, and who will pay the bills? 2. Are we in debt?

Killer Date Idea

2012-01-28T15:24:00.000-08:00

My wife says I am romantic. Maybe, but I think I am just creative and totally crazy about her so I am always thinking of ways to show it. So I have this crazy Killer Date Idea that is original with me. Now I'd like to say that Jana (my wife) is the first person I pulled this date idea out for, but it's not, yet still it's amazing and guys you should try it. I don't even have a name for this

Follow Peace

2012-01-18T12:54:00.000-08:00

James 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." People are often asking me, "How can I know it's God's will for me to do ______________?" (fill in the blank with whatever it is you want God's

Hanky Panky Challenge 2012

2012-01-12T16:22:00.000-08:00

The Hanky Panky challenge is a challenge for couples to engage in some kind of hanky panky everyday for the entire month of February. Now, I looked up the definition of “hanky panky” and it was not the definition I was hoping for … so I thought I should clarify what I mean by hanky panky. THE HANKY PANKY CHALLENGE Here is what I have learned over the years of issuing this "Hanky Panky

My Christmas Wish For You

2011-12-22T14:18:00.000-08:00

To: You From: Gibson family Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! My Christmas Wish For You By Ruth Kephart My Christmas wish for you, my friend Is not a simple one For I wish you hope and joy and peace Days filled with warmth and sun I wish you love and friendship too Throughout the coming year Lots of laughter and happiness To fill your world with cheer May

Can People Really Change?

2011-12-14T12:36:00.000-08:00

Great question! I am asked this question all the time. Especially of people genuinely curious if their spouse, child, friend, parent, boss, can change into a good, or at least a better person than they currently are. Here is the reality, we all know people who need to change, and we want them to change ... many times they even WANT to change BUT, often the real problem isn't can people change,

Homosexuality - Does God Really "Hate Fags"?

2011-12-12T08:10:00.000-08:00

Does God really "hate" gays? Really? And is that the message that Jesus would want us to be known for? Is that the Gospel message? Really? I think not! I am absolutely certain if Jesus was walking the earth today He would NOT ever be caught holding a "God Hates Gays" sign, and yes I am absolutely 100% certain of this! He probably would hold up a sign that said, "I Strongly Dislike

Swinging Couples Question

2011-12-07T12:38:00.001-08:00

I recently ran into an old high school buddy who told me that he and his wife were Swingers -- maybe I should have mentioned I was a pastor sooner into the conversation :) I have had, over the years, married couples sincerely ask me, "Is it okay to Swing with other couples, if we both are okay with it?" I would imagine most of you know what a Swinger is, or does? But just in case let me

"Porn" for Women

2011-12-01T10:03:00.001-08:00

I am aware that Porn is a real problem in our society, not only for men but for women too. Though let's be honest here Porn is more geared for men and men are the main consumers of Porn. So I was thinking today; since Porn is many a man's vice, what is a vice for many women? I mean I hear, almost daily, from men who struggle with Porn and I was wondering, what do women struggle with on the same

The Perfect Guy

2011-11-22T10:45:00.001-08:00

It goes without saying, though I am going to say it, "There are no perfect guys." And here is even better news, you aren't perfect so, we're all good. Ha ha! No one is perfect, though isn't that what we often look for in others, and don't want them looking for the same thing when they meet us? I do a lot of Relationship Counseling (pre-marital, dating, date doctor, marital, etc.) or what I

10 Lessons I Learned From The Homeless

2011-11-09T09:25:00.000-08:00

(Me and Jesse) Every year, for the last 4 years, I spend one day living with the homeless. I meet wonderful people, like Jesse, every time I take my homeless journey on the streets of Kansas City. Jesse has been homeless for many many years, and lives in the Westport Area of Kansas City, Missouri. I did not get Jesse's full story, but I have learned that homeless are not always homeless by

Living Homeless

2011-10-27T12:41:00.001-07:00

I know I know, it's not that challenging to live homeless for 24 hours! I get it! And no one has ever teased me that I am trying to make it seem to be challenging! Thankfully. Because the reality is that it's rather easy, though the tough part, for me, is to be away from my family, my friends, technology, work, my pillow-top mattress and my wife's home cooking. Last year the temperature

Speak No Evil

2011-10-15T12:20:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest problems I see in our culture is controlling what comes out of the hole under our nose. What we say about others says a lot about us. Unfortunately I have at times succumbed to the temptation of speaking evil of other people. And I am ashamed because it's not love and secondly I've heard it said that, "insignificant people talk about other people, great people talk about

Love vs. Hate

2011-10-05T12:29:00.000-07:00

Love and hate are powerful forces that can move mountains. People say and do crazy things when they hate, but people also can do some amazing things when they love. Yes, I do feel that there are times "hate," even though my mom taught me to not say that word, is a motivator to get us moving to say, rescue child-sex-trafficing victims. But only when it is a motivator for good, not evil. I am

Desperate

2011-10-02T15:33:00.000-07:00

In preparations for the NEW series, SIMPLE LIFE, I am finding myself becoming more and more desperate for a real move of God, not only in my heart and life, but also those who attend Mercy Church and those who live in our great city. I sense such an apathy, even in me, and I don't like it. I think back to a day when I was so hungry and excited about God, I mean I couldn't get enough of His

What's Missing?

2011-09-29T15:06:00.001-07:00

Have you ever felt like something was missing? Maybe you have money, friends and some stuff, yet something just isn't there that should be there. I think we've all felt that at various times in our lives. Just days after getting back from my honeymoon I felt that something was missing; we bought a Pomeranian puppy ... missing piece found! I felt that about 3 years into my marriage, then we

Approval Addiction

2011-09-27T09:19:00.000-07:00

I recently tweeted this thought on appreciation, “Appreciation, applause, encouragement, pats on the back and that a boys are a two way street; they not only need to be given but also received!” Have you ever tried to compliment a person to only have it rejected and thrown back at you or thrown down? For example, “I like your hair!” And they reply with something like, “Oh you are only saying

Who's Right?

2011-09-15T08:05:00.000-07:00

This is a HUGE question for not only Christians, but people of all faiths, and even people who claim "no faith," as their "faith." You know that it takes just as much faith to believe as it does not to believe? It does! But that is an entirely different blog entry. So who is right? That is a great question, and it’s a question that shouldn’t scare you, or threaten you or even irritate you

Bad Day

2011-09-09T14:08:00.001-07:00

We've all had one of those days, when you look at the clock hoping it's just about time to head home and it's only 11:23 AM ... and the thought of drudging through 5 1/2 more hours ... ugh! Pass me the bottle of Jack! Ha ha! Nothing is going right, all the calls you are making are to people who are not home, or not interested, or their having a bad day too. Not to mention you have a crick

Doctrine of Love

2011-09-08T07:52:00.000-07:00

I recently tweeted, "I just saw a bumper sticker, 'Adoption is LOVE, abortion is murder'. Well I think that abortion is Fear, Ignorance and FORGIVEN thru Jesus!" And that's when the Sh-- hit the fan from, what I would call the super-hyper religious conservatives. I am not attempting to explain myself here so that those who feel I am, "all gracey gracey and love love" can sleep at night,

Getting Along

2011-09-02T09:37:00.000-07:00

Romans 12:18 "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." One of the most difficult things in life is getting along with each other. Husbands and wives struggle, brothers and sisters’ struggle, parents and children struggle, friends struggle, roommates struggle, co-workers struggle, neighbors struggle, even people in God-loving churches struggle to get

Help Me, I Have Kids!

2011-09-01T09:36:00.000-07:00

Starting Sunday, September 11th Jana and I will be kicking off an all new series entitled, Help Me, I Have Kids! Nobody told us parenting would be like this! We imagine ourselves in picture-perfect families, and then reality sets in. From toddler to teenager and beyond, parenting is frightening, exhilarating, gut-wrenching, life-changing, sorrowful, and joyful all at once. Join us for a

Loving the Unlovable

2011-08-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

I am ashamed to admit it but, I haven't always been the guy who loved all people, especially what I would have called the lower-class (extremely poor) people of our society. Thank God I am not that guy anymore! I grew up in what would have been considered, at least here in America, middle class, though really compared to the rest of the world I was rich for I had a roof over my head, three

Stub Your Toe

2011-08-19T10:17:00.000-07:00

I have shared in recent blog posts that 2010 was a tough year for me, not only as a pastor but as a husband, father, friend and Christian. I didn't fall off the bandwagon into some crazy sin or anything (for those of you who were curious,) just lots of struggles in my mind over my calling, and God's purpose for my life. I was asking God and myself things like -- could I do what I felt God calling

"I Can" Attitude

2011-08-18T08:32:00.000-07:00

It's important to develop an "I CAN" Attitude in life. I know I love nothing more than working with and being around people who have an "I CAN" attitude. They are infectious and help to remind me that we really can accomplish more with a positive attitude. It's proven through research that "believing you can" is paramount to being able to accomplish the task at hand. We've all worked with people

Is He The One?

2011-08-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered if the guy you are dating is the one? Or are you asking yourself; how will I know if he is the one? What do I look for? Is there someone special out there for me? Where is Mr. Right? Will I ever meet him? How do I meet him? Where do I look? And again, how will I know if he is indeed the one? Great questions we've all be tormented with at various times in our life (of

Mission of Mercy

2011-07-26T08:45:00.001-07:00

The Vision of Mercy from Mercy Church on Vimeo. In this video I share the purpose and mission of Mercy Church! WHy we do what we do! I believe it will bless your heart!

A Sandcastle

2011-07-23T12:07:00.000-07:00

I realize that this isn't the coolest Sandcastle ever built, but it is one of the coolest I've ever built and I am a beginner. I learned that anyone can build a Sandcastle with the right tools and a few simple instructions. Our believe our lives are much like the pile of sand in yesterdays post; with the right tools and a little thought, design and TLC can be made to be something wonderful.

A Pile Of Sand

2011-07-22T15:42:00.000-07:00

This year while on vacation in Florida I made sandcastles most every day. It was so refreshing for me, almost theraputic really. I actually learned a lot about myself (what I like, what I am good at, and what I should be doing) and the journey of life we are all on in the process. And here is what I learned: each of our lives start out like a pile of sand, though very beautiful, with some TLC and

Living A Free Life

2011-06-29T10:57:00.000-07:00

I have recently been studying and having conversations about what it means to Live A Free Life. What does it look like to truly be living a free life. What does it look like to be living a life free from any and all baggage from the past or limiting beliefs that keep us prisoner, even the religious baggage that binds us? What does it look like to be free, truly free? I believe that Jesus lived a

Saying Sorry

2011-06-21T14:11:00.000-07:00

It's hard to say sorry sometimes, especially when you feel you weren't completely to blame for the situation. We often think, "well I'll say sorry when they say sorry." Well it doesn't work that way. That's kind of like when Jesus said in Luke 6:32-36 "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to

Gossip

2011-06-16T12:25:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately Gossip is a subject we are all familiar with, whether we've been hurt by gossip or have hurt others with gossip. We are all guilty of it at sometime or another; so how should we handle gossip? There are several people involved in gossip usually, but primarily there are three and each has a critical role to play in information being handled in a healthy (God honoring) way. There is

Don't Forget Each Other

2011-06-09T09:17:00.000-07:00

On June 18th I will be celebrating 17 years with my one and only wife, Jana. Like any other couple we've had our ups and downs, fortunately mostly ups, by the grace of God. And I have often been asked, "how is it that you and Jana are still so happy and in-love?" I must confess that sometimes I wonder that myself, but then as I reflect on that question I realize that firstly, we married well.

Today We Are Rich

2011-06-03T08:57:00.000-07:00