#2 by reader visits in 2010. This one generated quite a bit of discussion and I hope it generates more. Here it is again with some slight emendations. It is also coming soon to youtube.com. We Have Discipleship All Wrong The surprising thing is that what I am about to write will sound radical. It’s … More Number 2 Blog Post from 2010
#3 Post by Reader Visits in 2010: This post also had one the shortest post, with one of the longest comment threads, and attracted some “luminaries” from the church planting field (Ed Stetzer, Jim Elliff, Felicity Dale among them). To read and make new contribute to the original comment thread, click on the link at … More The Number 3 Post from 2010
This year has had a lot of these impromptu performances.This one is one of the best.
#4 Based on Reader visits. This was a surprise to me. It seems that people really are interested in why God hides the future. From my perspective, it is kind of a no brainer. I mean, why should God trust us with the future when we can’t even be trusted with the present? Anyway, here’s … More Number 4 Most Popular Post in 2010
Friday is for Heart Songs Some time ago, I had the idea of working on a book proposal for my publisher on a book that would explore “INTENSELY LOCAL” ministry. Later, I worked on some new material for what we are calling “Go Training” at the church. For that reason, I was happy to go … More Pressing the Flesh in the Neighborhood
For the next 15 days I am overwhelmed with responsibilities that are going to keep me from paying much attention to the blog. So what I have prepared to do is reprise some of the most popular posts from the first year of the Chosenrebel BLOG. There will also be at least one quest blogger … More The Plan for the New Year
Friday is for Heart Songs Last day of the year. A day to look back, a day to assess, to evaluate, to measure and count. a day to remember what God has done and rejoice in all the mercy received, on all the sins forgiven. A day to go and visit Ann Voskamp’s wonderful words. … More He is Waiting for You to Put Your Hand in His
Thursday is for Discipleship Many have lists of legalistic rules that must be kept to be considered Christians. “Don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t watch movies and the like—-ridiculous, idiotic, Christ-insulating barriers to proclaiming the good news of Jesus—-add-ons to the real call to discipleship and intimacy and value that Jesus said we must have. But … More “You won’t believe the freedom you find from the things you leave behind”
Bookmark this one for next year’s Christmas messages.
Wednesday is for Prayer Listen to the Voice of God. (Joshua 1:1-9) As you listen to his voice, God will give you direction (2-4). He will remind you of his promises (5). He will tell you of great truths (5-9). “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this … More Will Affliction Drive You to Prayer or Despair?
