Which is the better word for a Christian: Slave or Servant?
September 10, 2012
“It (the name Christian) defined everything about them, …” For more see: Which is the better word for a Christian: Slave or Servant?.
Month: September 2012
Three Obstacles to Pastoral Care (and suggested paths to overcome them)
September 10, 2012
Three Obstacles to Pastoring and Caring for the Flock[1] 1. The Individualistic Nature of the Culture. Example: An attitude that basically says, “It’s none of your business,” or “It’s my problem and I’ll deal with it my way.” Analysis: The result is that people are islands of festering wounds. They are isolated, diseased, and malnourished … More Three Obstacles to Pastoral Care (and suggested paths to overcome them)
What Does Repentance Really Look Like in a Man of God?
September 8, 2012
For some men who I have been counseling and for the wonder of Christ in their lives. What Does Repentance Really Look Like in a Man of God?
A Rejected Bible; Casting Out Demons; Bible Hypocrisy; Political Lies; Illogical Logic and much more
September 7, 2012
Weekend Links Thinking Better About Doctrine Why the Missouri-Synod Lutheran Church Rejects the NIV 2011 Version (You may disagree with their conclusions, but the values they are seeking to protect are the right center point for evaluation.) Is there a Place for Casting Out Demons in the Modern World? (John Piper) Most Church Goers Do … More A Rejected Bible; Casting Out Demons; Bible Hypocrisy; Political Lies; Illogical Logic and much more
Helping the “Psychologized” Brother (or sister)
September 6, 2012
Helping the “Psychologized” Brother[1] Problem: Many in our culture, including Christians, are far more committed to pop psychology than they are to a biblical worldview. Analysis: Failure to recognize this is like a doctor failing to recognize that the 55 year-old man holding his chest with a paralyzed left side of his body … More Helping the “Psychologized” Brother (or sister)
Empty Churches and the Dull Dogma of Christianity?
September 5, 2012
Zero time to post this evening so I thought I would pass on something I found in my files from Kairos Journal. One of my favorite mystery writers is Dorothy Sayers. I love her characterizations. I love her sense of humor. And I love the Christian worldview that permeates her stories. If you have never read … More Empty Churches and the Dull Dogma of Christianity?
What Do “Angry Birds” have to do with the Gospel?
September 4, 2012
We spend out lives on so many trivialities. Here’s a statistic and a story you have to read. What Do “Angry Birds” have to do with the Gospel?.
Figuring Out How to Preach and What the Word Says
September 3, 2012
Tuesday is for Tozer Preaching: Imperfect Interpreters “Having been born again…through the word of God which lives and abides forever…. Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.” –1 Peter 1:23,25 Tozer comments with great honesty about the difficulty of speaking the words of truth. “Now, I suppose more … More Figuring Out How to Preach and What the Word Says
What Does it Mean to “Raise the Bar on What it Means to be a Disciple”
September 3, 2012
For a start how about … We would expect a greater involvement in reaching the lost from the the very start. We would give more opportunity earlier for them to demonstrate faithfulness. We would put them in stretching situations earlier. We would emphasize eschatology–Jesus is coming again to judge the living and the dead (based … More What Does it Mean to “Raise the Bar on What it Means to be a Disciple”
Bob (not his real name) is a Greeter at Walmart
September 2, 2012
Bob is little above average in height with a salt and pepper beard, glasses and welcoming face. He greets people at Walmart and helps them find the aisle they need. I met him one day when I was clueless about where to begin my look for an item on my list. “Where would I find … More Bob (not his real name) is a Greeter at Walmart
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