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It is Later than Any of Us Know: and Prayer is Our Greatest Weapon

July 17, 2013

Wednesday is for Prayer Racial unrest, justice perverted, unreasonable and unwise politicians, no energy policy, 54 million babies aborted since 1973, marriages crumbling under the weight of unbiblical views and perspectives, the high priests of culture (Hollywood, CBS, NBC, ABC, New York Times etc.) relentlessly pushing for the normalization of homosexuality, churches more interested in … More It is Later than Any of Us Know: and Prayer is Our Greatest Weapon

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A Modern Parable: They are Outside the Castle

July 16, 2013

A Parable of Castles and Servants Neuschwanstein Castle-Bavaria(not far from my ancestral home in Germany) “The castle was just over the hill off the main highway leading to the city. I lived on its outskirts but I could see its tallest spire. Weekly celebrations were the norm there. We could see the throngs going in … More A Modern Parable: They are Outside the Castle

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Weekend Biography: David Brainerd

July 13, 2013

My friend and prayer partner Terry Ivy called today just to say hello and tell me he was praying for me. What an encouragement to know you are being prayed for. Terry, in my opinion, is one of those unsung heroes in a generation enamored with celebrity, size, and bombast. A cancer survivor, a pastor … More Weekend Biography: David Brainerd

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Complementarian Update; 10 things to know about Islam; Egypt in the News; Repealing the Bill of Rights? and more

July 13, 2013

Weekend Links Unpacking boxes. Little time to write. Enjoy; be encouraged; be challenged; act. Marriage, Family and Controversy Does Complementarianism Need an Update?: Leadership Journal Asks One of It’s Newest Defenders (Important and nuanced article on an important topic, the role of men and women, and the role of men and women in leadership) Same-Sex Marriage … More Complementarian Update; 10 things to know about Islam; Egypt in the News; Repealing the Bill of Rights? and more

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The Perfect Church Includes a Lot of Imperfect People

July 11, 2013

Most Christians, most days, need to remember this. For more see: The Perfect Church Includes a Lot of Imperfect People.

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So You Think You are a Disciple!

July 11, 2013

Here are six questions from the opening chapter of The Disciple Making Church: From Dry Bones to Spiritual Vitality book worth discussion on how to evaluate our maturity as disciples. For more see: So You Think You are a Disciple!.

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On the Way to Faithful are You Becoming a Pharisee?

July 11, 2013

Thursday is for Discipleship Larry Osborne has a new book out called Accidental Pharisees: Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith. It’s a good one. In fact I wish every church in America would order cases of them and give them out like candy in their churches. In fact, Larry’s book and … More On the Way to Faithful are You Becoming a Pharisee?

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Family Slogans and Lasting Values

July 10, 2013

… yes I said pay (paid), my kids to memorize the slogans below in groups of five at a time. They encapsulated many of the values that Stephnie and I wanted to pass along to our children. I hope they inspire you to do something similar with your family. Both the children that God gives … More Family Slogans and Lasting Values

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We Have Met the Enemy and They are Us

July 10, 2013

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

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Should Pastors Follow the Advice of Atheists?

July 9, 2013

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?