Rediscovering the God of the Bible
October 26, 2012
Is your experience of Christ less than satisfying? Rediscovering the God of the Bible.
The Good that Comes From a Spirit Directed Meeting in a Pub
October 25, 2012
Thursday is for Discipleshp Another offering from Kairos Journal. It’s the story of some ordinary men with some God-sized dreams of changing the world through biblical preaching and pastoral care. They didn’t use gimmicks. They didn’t pander to the culture. They didn’t seek the lowest common denominator to begin a dialog. They loved non Christians, preached the … More The Good that Comes From a Spirit Directed Meeting in a Pub
A Communist Analyzes the Early Church’s Effectiveness
October 24, 2012
Wednesday is for Prayer Evangelism: Early Church Methods Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of … More A Communist Analyzes the Early Church’s Effectiveness
Safely to Japan
October 23, 2012
Made it to Sendai safely. Stayed up for 40 hours straight to get over jet lag quickly. Now my watch says it’s 5:45 in the evening, but I’m ready for breakfast (it’s 7:45 AM here). Today I am meeting with leaders giving relief to Tsunami victims today. In particular, a camp that provides opportunities to children … More Safely to Japan
The War Between Belief and Unbelief: It’s Not New
October 23, 2012
Tuesday is for Thinking The article below is from Kairos Journal. We live in an age that in many ways, practices age discrimination in a very creative way. Unless an idea is new, presented in new garb, new voice, a young voice, a new look, a new spin, a new approach—you get the idea—it can’t possibly be … More The War Between Belief and Unbelief: It’s Not New
Four Things YOU Must Do to Grow Your Church? Really?
October 21, 2012
Monday is for Discussion Grabbed this from Facebook Saturday afternoon. Bill Easum (Writer and President of 21st Century Strategies) was speaking Thursday in Baltimore when he mentioned that there are only four things that grow a church and that he had never seen a church doing these four things that wasn’t growing. Quoting Bill (slightly … More Four Things YOU Must Do to Grow Your Church? Really?
Church Planting, Michael Breen; Missional Movement Fail; R.C., Piper and Keller
October 20, 2012
Weekend Links Politics, Japan, Biblical Interpretation, a smattering of John Piper, Tim Keller and R.C. Sproul, with a little bit of Al Mohler thrown in with Michael Breen and Tullian Tchividjian—-so much to choose from. This weeks links are the last for two weeks. I will be traveling to Japan to speak at a conference … More Church Planting, Michael Breen; Missional Movement Fail; R.C., Piper and Keller
Church Planter Character Quality: You have to Love Non-Christians
October 19, 2012
I’m praying for you. I’m praying that the flame of your zeal for Christ would remain high, that your stamina for the work in front of you would not fail, that your commitment to living a credible life of faith and integrity would remain strong. For more, see: Church Planter Character Quality: You have to Love … More Church Planter Character Quality: You have to Love Non-Christians
Picking a President Book picked to be be featured in Crossbooks Publishing Newsletter
October 18, 2012
Friday is for Book Updates Crossbooks, my publisher, contacted me and said they wanted to Feature my book in an upcoming newsletter. Below is a copy of the interview questions and my answers. Pray that the book reaches many more people as a result of the process. CrossBooks Featured Author Questionnaire Picking a President is … More Picking a President Book picked to be be featured in Crossbooks Publishing Newsletter
The Scripture, The Candidates, The Church and the Poor
October 17, 2012
Thursday is for Discipleship Yesterday, I posted a simple comment on Facebook about an observation I made of related to the Presidential debate. Two hours later I checked back in to see a comment stream between some of my more politically conservative friends and some (actually, one) of my more liberal friends. I’m not sure, … More The Scripture, The Candidates, The Church and the Poor
