Weekend Musings The following article is from Kairos Journal and it is one one of the most interesting 600 words I have read this year. I want to read more from this Jewish scholar and his perspective. See if you don’t see what I mean. Take three minutes and read this article. It’s another great example of … More DEATHWORKS: The Third World War is Upon US and It Isn’t the Terrorists
Prayer is a constant battle. And that is what makes it so hard–its constancy. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, speaking of the constancy of waiting in prison made the following observation in prison that I think applies equally well to prayer: “Great battles … for more: Why I Hate Prayer.
Weekend Links You will like a lot of these links. They are challenging, provocative, funny, serious, important, insightful, and maybe even a few that are infuriating. As always, I don’t endorse all of them or all of what is said but thought they might help you in your journey. Engaging with Culture Is it Right … More Doctrine of Justification; Belief in Miracles; Persecution of Christians; Protesting Abortion; Intelligent Design;
Friday is for Heart Songs I love finding gems of insight and inspiration and here’s one from Kairos Journal. So here is a bit of church history and a powerful story of love and sacrifice on behalf of the gospel. May God make all of us greater lovers of seekers after his kingdom and his righteousness. … More “Let Your Love Be a Public and General Love”
Thursday is for Discipleship Most of us are not involved in our communities and neighborhoods because we are too busy. We are too busy because we are too cluttered in our schedules and lifestyles. We don’t know the names of our five closest neighbors (first and last), we don’t know what they do (jobs and … More Decluttering Life for the Glory of God
Wednesday is for Prayer I am in Wisconsin training church planters and church planting leaders with Dynamic Church Planting International. These training events are always a delight and fuel my heart for Jesus and the Kingdom. I resigned from New Song Church for this very purpose, to invest in the next generation of church planters. … More Are There Distinctive ‘Evangelical’ Issues for a Theology of Mission?
Tuesday is for Preaching On my way to Racine, Wisconsin to train church planters with Dynamic Church Planting International. Looking forward to the next three days. But I also wanted to stimulate your thinking about preaching with a simple thought. Every ministry in a church needs to multiply itself. That includes preaching. If we want … More Thoughts on Multiplication and Preaching
The Hebrew word khesed. I have been circling, and underlining, and highlighting and meditating on the word because of its prominence in Psalms 115-118. The Overwhelming Steadfast Love of the Loving God.
Monday Discussion “I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am He you will die in your sins.” (John 8:24) According to Jesus, no one can be saved if he does not believe in the divinity of Jeuss. Therefore, the doctrine of the incarnation is critical to … More “Jesus Isn’t Almighty God” or How to Destroy Your Gospel Presentation
Weekend Musings Latest video is up. Phil Giajo did an amazing job filming, editing and posting this all in less than 11 hours. Great job Phil. May God use your efforts to reach many with the gospel this Easter season.And May God use the video to inspire other churches in what they might do to … More Experience the Passion of the Christ
