My name is Clarence Stowers and this is my blog. I believe everyone should have someone in their life who can show them how to get from “here” to “there.” If you have not found that person, your search ends TODAY!Tumblr (3.0; @cestowers)http://www.clarencestowers.com/ Today, we walk into coffee shops and restaurants &amp; see stickers on the windows offering free...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/23046605352http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/23046605352Mon, 14 May 2012 13:01:10 -0500technologyMars HillOutreachVision<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u4ZgVRJ-H8U?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Growing up watching the 3 Stooges provided hours of laughter. Their comedy is timeless and still makes me laugh. <span>The Three Stooges will always be remembered as comedic geniuses and as one of the best comedy dream teams who made our day by slapping the laughter out of us. Honestly, the slap</span>s look real to me :-)</p> <p>I chose this video to show that oftentimes we do something similar to guests each Sunday. Sometimes the way we treat our guests is equivalent to a slap in the face. And when that happens, guests forget everything else (<em>awesome praise & worship, children’s ministry, & the message</em>) - even the good that happened before the slap. </p> <p>A slap in the face to a guest can be a number of things. It can be an insensitive comment from the pulpit, a moment of awkwardness, a harsh word from an usher, or a nasty glance from a member.</p> <p>Since Easter is our “Spiritual Superbowl” let’s do everything within our power not to spiritually slap our guests. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.marshillchicago.org" target="_blank">Mars Hill</a></strong>, let’s make Easter Weekend memorable and not “spiritually slap” anyone.</p>http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/20426042919http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/20426042919Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:52:19 -0500EasterThree StoogesComedyCommunicationAs I reflect on Trayvon Martin’s tragic death, I can’t help but view it through the lens of a...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19952847532http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19952847532Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:58:39 -0500RaceRace RelationsSocial JusticeCurrent AffairsWhen I think about Trayvon Martin’s tragic and horrific death, I can’t help but view it through the...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19788828037http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19788828037Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:58:34 -0500RaceRace RelationsSocial JusticeParentingTrayvon MartinTrying to describe what’s going on at Mars Hill Baptist Church is as easy as trying to nail jell-o...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19576183399http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19576183399Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:51:45 -0500Mars HillWorshipPraiseExpectationLast week, Apple summoned reporters to an event to unveil a new version of its popular tablet...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19236168049http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19236168049Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:21:00 -0500TechnologyInnovationApple ComputerVision Questions I Ponder Daily… #1 - How can I serve God with all my heart, mind, and soul&#8230; #2 -...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19002627225http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/19002627225Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:06 -0600QuestionsinspirationDecisions In 2005, Ice Cube (Nick) and Nia Long (Suzanne) starred in the hit comedy movie, &#8220;Are We...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/18901894184http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/18901894184Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:00:05 -0600GoalsSuccessEmpowermentDecisions After a long day at the office, sometimes I sit back and watch TV.  Recently, I found myself...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/18791129325http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/18791129325Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:02:05 -0600InspirationPerseverance Quick!  How many have heard this phrase: Bloom where you’re planted. 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How important is what we wear? Can people look through all the...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/17775127101http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/17775127101Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:11:20 -0600StyleFashionGroomingCan someone please explain to me what’s wrong with Nicki Minaj?First, she arrived on the red carpet...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/17556163099http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/17556163099Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:07:00 -0600Current AffairsMusicGrammy AwardsNicki MinajIn Part 1, I shared my experiences regarding change and transition.  If you missed it, you can read...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/17272046403http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/17272046403Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:46:00 -0600ChangeTransitionLeadershipMars HillI’ll admit, as a leader it’s quite easy to get caught up with a vision. It’s natural because...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/17168431171http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/17168431171Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:00 -0600ChangeTransitionLeadershipMars Hill NEW SERIES: RESET Sunday, February 5, 2012 (8am or 10:30am) Mars Hill Baptist Church 2012. It’s a...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/16975717895http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/16975717895Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:02:00 -0600Sermon SeriesFinanceEmpowermentInspirationLos Angeles police say &#8216;Soul Train&#8217; host Don Cornelius dies of self-inflicted gunshot...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/16868485310http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/16868485310Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:57:00 -0600QuestionsDeathSuicideCurrent EventsOne of the questions that is often asked of me by pastors, church leaders, and business leaders is,...http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/16770074896http://www.clarencestowers.com/post/16770074896Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:06:48 -0600VisionLeadership2012