Living Wisely with and Praying for Those Who Identify Themselves as Enemies

May 17, 2013

Weekend Musings Christians are called to love and pray for our enemies and even those who persecute us (Matthew 5:4; Luke 6:35; Romans 12:14). But we are also warned throughout Scriptures like the one quoted below, to not emulate or follow their example. Christians have not always been faithful to “the love and pray for” … More Living Wisely with and Praying for Those Who Identify Themselves as Enemies

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A Church Planter Asks: What do you use for discipleship?

May 16, 2013

Thursday is for Discipleship This exchange took place on a Facebook private message last year. A church planter asks about discipleship material.  Hi Marty! Real quick, what material do you use/have used for discipleship in your church? We (the elders at the church I pastor) really want to make a concentrated effort toward leading our … More A Church Planter Asks: What do you use for discipleship?

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Why Prayer is Mightier than the Sword: A Mother’s Day Ray of Hope

May 12, 2013

Sunday Musings A mother, perhaps more than anyone else in the culture is a sower of futures. And Christian mothers are always seeding the future with Gospel values, the Gospel message and Gospel hope. She sows her seed in the rush and bustle of daily life and responsibilities that are often overwhelming and frequently (too … More Why Prayer is Mightier than the Sword: A Mother’s Day Ray of Hope

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Moderate Muslims; Jewish Jerusalem; Pentagon Weakness; Heart Neglect; Dallas Willard

May 11, 2013

Weekend Links Great weekend so far with six hours yesterday with three high-school buddies followed by four hours with a college friend. I’m reminded of my brother Ed’s oft repeated comment to the simple “how are you doing?” question: “Better than I deserve.”  How true in my own life. Today my cousin will marry. It … More Moderate Muslims; Jewish Jerusalem; Pentagon Weakness; Heart Neglect; Dallas Willard

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What Would Happen if We Actually Believed Jesus?

May 5, 2013

Sunday Afternoon Musings Jesus said: “With God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) “You will do greater works than these.” (John 14:12) “Ask and you will receive.” (John 16:24) “I am coming soon.”  (Revelation 22:12) “Can you imagine, can you fathom, can you grasp what would happen if you, if we, if the whole Church … More What Would Happen if We Actually Believed Jesus?

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