Mentors and Heroes (all) Who Have Changed My Life
October 13, 2011
We all have our heroes. These are some of mine. Mentors and Heroes (all) Who Have Changed My Life.
Mature Discipleship Lives for the Advance of the Gospel
October 12, 2011
Thursday is for Discipleship “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.” —Philippians 1:12-13 Paul writes from prison and addresses the entire … More Mature Discipleship Lives for the Advance of the Gospel
Not Paying Attention, Going too Fast and Cutting the Corner
October 12, 2011
Updated from 14 years ago, but still a good lesson for life. Wednesday is for Prayer Yesterday I went on the longest bike ride of my two and half month biking career. Twenty miles. It almost ended in the first .3 of a mile. I left my driveway, pedaled down the street, took a right … More Not Paying Attention, Going too Fast and Cutting the Corner
“All Talk is Heart Talk.”
October 11, 2011
A Meditation on the Word Man that is humbling. Every word that passes over my lips. Every word that rolls off my tongue has a source and Jesus says the source is my heart. They all flow from an inner spring that is either being corrupted by my own desires or nourished by the sustained … More “All Talk is Heart Talk.”
Rut, Rot or Personal Revival?
October 9, 2011
Monday Discussion How many servants of God have I met in my 38 years as a Christian who are paralyzed by past mistakes? Too many to count. But we are a people who are “in Christ”, we stand forgiven, our lives have been redeemed, our Lord has promised to restore the years that the locust … More Rut, Rot or Personal Revival?
Multi-Site Churches; Celebrity Pastors; Protestants and Catholics; and the Gospel of Steve Jobs
October 7, 2011
Disappointing night with the Phillies losing to the Cardinals but I still belong to Jesus, so not really a big deal. These weekend’s links are filled with provocative thoughts and insight. As always, I read ’em, I link ’em, and post ’em, but that doesn’t mean I agree with all that is in them. Growing … More Multi-Site Churches; Celebrity Pastors; Protestants and Catholics; and the Gospel of Steve Jobs
Jesus Did No Good for Anyone
October 7, 2011
This link is from the archives and has a significant comment thread. We have to think more clearly about our motivations and methods of approaching the world with the gospel. Jesus Did No Good for Anyone.
Incarnation: The Most Radical Intensely Local Ministry Ever
October 5, 2011
Thursday is for Discipleship (usually) The universe that God has created is magnificently vast. Scientists tell us it is filled with 100-200 billion galaxies. One recent formula put the number closer to 500 billion galaxies. That’s a galaxy for every star in the Milky Way! Let me understate it. The universe is vast. The Hubble … More Incarnation: The Most Radical Intensely Local Ministry Ever
Our High Standard of Living Has Robbed Us of Joy
October 4, 2011
Wednesday is for Prayer I don’t know who sent me this, but I am thankful they did. Different versions of this video have been posted. This one I think is the most powerful. Would you join me in prayer today (Wednesday 10AM). I will join you at the throne of God. If you want to … More Our High Standard of Living Has Robbed Us of Joy
Your Job is Simple: Show the Greatness of Christ
October 4, 2011
Tuesday is for Preaching “To our minds, there is one reason why a Christian would not be absolutely occupied and consumed with Christ. That person’s eyes have not been opened to see His greatness.” … More Your Job is Simple: Show the Greatness of Christ
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