More Quotes from the Weekend Reading “We may see a wide variety of so- called Christians, but the Bible recognizes only one kind—disciples. Disciples are those people whose hearts burn with an unquenchable hunger for God, desiring to know Him better every day. They are not perfect, but they love Him and continue to draw near Him to learn … More Disciples or Admirers?
Missional Musings on (mostly) Other Peoples Thoughts “Since Christianity is true, there is an echo of it (however faint) in every heart. You never know when the open statement of your conviction will strike a deep chord of rightness in some secular group.” —John Piper, (A Godward Life), p. 79 “Souls blistered by sin … More Since the Gospel is True, There is Always an Echo in Every Heart
Friday is for Heart Songs [From the archives of my old blog, August 25, 2009] Deuteronomy 4:9 “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and … More Caring for Your Soul
Thursday is for Discipleship Nothing feeds the soul like a sound meditation on the person and work of Christ. Towards that end, I am offering a free copy of my short devotional, Experience the Passion of Christ, to the first twenty-five people to sign up for a free subscription to Chosenrebel’s Blog. Just register for … More Free Book with a Free Subscription to the Blog
Wednesday is for Prayer Intensely local prayer is not content to pray for “God to bless everyone.” It flows from a real life engagement with the sorrows, joys, crises and triumphs, hopes and disappointments of our neighbors. It is passionate because it is personal. Relational connectedness is the fuel of intensely local prayer. When we … More Intensely Local Prayer –Passionate and Personal
Tuesday is for Preaching What does preaching look like in the house church? I want to invite every one who comes to the site today to make a comment. You may not have any experience in a house church. That’s okay. You can still have an opinion. Tell us about it. And if you have … More What does preaching look like in a house church?
Tuesday Discussion You have a house and you think of a way to improve it. You will make a comfortable new addition that will expand your living space and give you a new area to explore “the good life.” The house above has added an interior additon as well as an exterior living space to … More Home Additions are Popular but You Can’t Add Jesus to Your Life
Missional Leadership “Church planting is worthwhile only if it advances God’s kingdom–God’s area of reign in human hearts here on earth. When men and women are made into a ‘new creation’ (2 Corinthians 5;17), it happens through a spiritual conversion. Thus one way the kingdom is advanced is when new converts are made. Church planting … More Still more weekend reading quotes
Sad, but the first a quote here tends to scare the dickens out of denominational and established church pastors: “We want to lay the foundation for an out-of-control replication of new churches, a movement of God that will literally change the landscape of North America.” —Viral Churches, p. 12 “Consider two congregations, Church A and … More Weekend Reading Quotes
Betty Hamm, a friend and former staff member with me at New Song Church has gone home to be with Jesus. Betty was a delight and now she is enjoying the delights of a face to face encounter with the Savior she loved and served. I am jealous, sad, concerned for her family, grieving with … More Betty Hamm is with Jesus
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