Wednesday is for Prayer and Reflection Ever think that you had nothing to learn from one of Osama bin Laden’s favorite teachers? Think again. What can we learn from a mass-murderer’s mentor? Plenty, according to theologian and cultural critic, Os Guinness who says that the perspective of Islam and the shallowness of what passes for … More We Have Met the Enemy and They are Us
Tuesday is for Preaching I read an atheist site that was grading church worship services and sermons based on the following criteria: Doing good to your fellow human. Being good doesn’t mean converting him or her to your religion. It means being nice, forgiving, reasonable, and tolerant. Religious leaders who include this theme in their sermon … More Should Pastors Follow the Advice of Atheists?
Monday is for Discussion “The most dangerous place to be is not the back of the following Jesus line. It is in the front.” —Larry Osborne Question: How many reasons can you give for why this is absolutely true? Harder Question: How do you solve the problem?
“A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government.” via The Tipping Point has Been Reached: What Does it Mean?.
There is always something new to learn. For more: Politics, Ministry, Cultural Engagement, Health, Exercise, Church, Preaching, and learning another language plus.
Assuming that a person has repented of sin and believed in Christ as their Savior, Sin-bearer, reigning and soon-coming King how do we help people to live moment by moment in relationship to the living God? For more: Living in a Moment by Moment Relationship with God.
This is at least part of the reason why Mark describes Jesus ministry in chapter 1 as “Healing the man with an unclean spirit (1:21-28), healing many (1:29-34) and cleansing a leper (1:40-45), but he summarizes Jesus’ ministry as going everywhere and preaching “The time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand; repent … More Do Good, But Start with and Never Forget the Priority of Proclamation
Wednesday is for Prayer It is 3:27 AM and sleep is eluding me. It has been a good day and my mind is filled with thoughts and people interaction. I have met with a young pastor in IL, a pastor my age from Pennsylvania, another pastor and friend from Tennessee, seen friends from New York, … More Sleepless and Longing for More
Three years old, but all I can muster while I am away at a conference. Great quotes from Brother Bonhoeffer. Enjoy. Here’s the link below. Does Christian Community Exist?.
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