“It is Hard to Go to Heaven in America”
August 26, 2011
“It is Hard to Go to Heaven in America”.
Tag: Outreach
Why We Love Outreach and Hate Evangelism
August 24, 2011
Why We Love Outreach and Hate Evangelism.
Receiving Sinners for the Glory of God
August 21, 2011
Monday is for Discussion “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawling near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’” (Luke 15:1-2, ESV) Questions: When was the last time you had a non-Christian into your home for a meal, a dessert, a … More Receiving Sinners for the Glory of God
Intensely Local Ministry is as Simple as a Garden Trowel
February 2, 2011
Update: The picture associated with this post is not relevant to the summer season or to South Carolina. But the story in this post is relevant for all of us who want to see our neighbors come to faith in Christ. Simple acts of kindness done in the name of Christ can have a powerful … More Intensely Local Ministry is as Simple as a Garden Trowel
Some Good Questions for the New Year
December 26, 2010
Monday Discussion The year draws to a close. A new year approaches, peaking over the horizon this coming Friday. Who will hear the gospel from you this next year? How will they hear it? How will they see it? How will they experience it? There are some that God will place in your path this … More Some Good Questions for the New Year
Gastfreundschaft: “the freedom of the guest”
November 27, 2010
Weekend Musings Sometimes a foreign language can illuminate an issue with a clarity that our native language seems tongue-tied about. Reading Bruce Rowlison’s 1981 book on Creative Hospitality I read this: “In the German, the word for hospitality is Gastfreundschaft which means ‘the freedom of the guest.’” Henri Nouwen picks up the same idea in some … More Gastfreundschaft: “the freedom of the guest”
Relearning Christian Hospitality:
November 26, 2010
Weekend Musings “Why is it that in the church we usually violate so many of the rules of hospitality? Where else in our society do we force people to get all dressed up [that one we have relaxed a bit] and sit in very hard seats for one hour, and sit in such a position … More Relearning Christian Hospitality:
Intensely Local: God gave you that house, how will you use it for His glory?
November 17, 2010
“Using what you have, where you are, whom you are among, to make a difference for Christ.” Here’s a series of exercises to help your small group or house church begin to develop an Intensely Local texture to their ministry. Principle: The home and the ‘hood rather than the church building and programs, are the primary … More Intensely Local: God gave you that house, how will you use it for His glory?
Why We Love Outreach and Hate Evangelism
October 25, 2010
Thursday is for Discipleship Part 1 Emphasis on Justice and City-Transformation is Not Enough Part 2 Below The difference between outreach and evangelism is essentially this—outreach will almost universally get you pats on the back while evangelism will eventually get you persecuted. (see yesterday’s post) This is precisely why most people don’t do evangelism. They … More Why We Love Outreach and Hate Evangelism
Jesus Did No Good for Anyone
May 23, 2010
Monday Discussion Jesus did no good, no act of compassion, no miracle for anyone without accompanying words that pointed people to God and the Gospel of the Kingdom. So why do those who are called by his name insist on giving out water bottles, doing “random acts of kindness,” and free car washes as “outreaches” … More Jesus Did No Good for Anyone
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