Saturday Afternoon Musings Call me a fool. I will embrace it as a badge. I only hope it is true. Lyrics to God’s Own Fool Seems I’ve imagined Him all of my life As the wisest of all of mankind But if God’s Holy wisdom is foolish to men He must have seemed out of … More Call Me a Fool
Continued from Yesterday “What is a Christian: How Should He View himself and His Mission? (part 4) Today: The effect of a sojourners lifestyle on settlers This disquiets the settler. He or she believes in Christ but still looks for fulfillment and joy in things, and experiences, and accomplishments, rather than in Christ himself—in the … More The Difference a Sojourner’s Lifestyle Makes to Settlers
Friday is for Heart Songs A story from World War II: The two things most veterans remember hearing over the transport ships’ loudspeakers were the command “Away all boats!” followed by The Lord’s Prayer. There were no atheists on D-Day. Credit: Timothy B. Benford Unfortunately “emergency belief” is rarely long lasting or satisfying. Draw near … More “Emergency Belief” is Rarely Lasting Belief
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”
Michael Card continues his teaching on how Lament is worship and vital to passionate Christian’s spiritual life. Be patient, listen/watch the whole video. There is “don’t miss-it-truth” for hurting people here. “It’s just dumb, not to be honest with an omniscient God.” — Michael Card
Wednesday is for Prayer I find that I run most passionately into the arms of God in the extremities of life. When life is utterly confusing, mind-numbingly evil, intellectually perplexing, when my friends are hurting and my heart breaks for them, when my heart aches for what is missing, or lost, or never achieved–those are … More Lament is at the Heart of Worship
The Settler’s Struggle with the Sojourner The settler doesn’t like the company of the sojourner. They threaten his security. Their past lives frighten him and make him uncomfortable. Their dysfunctional pasts are messy and unfamiliar. Some of them sport tattoos and piercings and hair color and clothing that frighten and confuse the settler. He has … More We are a Cross-bought People: Part 3
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