Posted in Faith, Missional, Parables, Theology on Jun 12th, 2009
There was a man who heard of a rabbi whose teaching carried weight and authority far surpassing the other teachers of the day. The man was intrigued by the growing reputation of this carpenter turned itinerant teacher. The first-hand stories of miracles and rumors of provocative teachings piqued his interest. And so he set out [...]
Posted in Missional on Jun 8th, 2009
The beautiful thing about ministering to “the least of these,” is that you quickly discover God does not view them as such.
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5.1 NIV) It is for freedom Christ has set us free. His oppression procured our liberty. Our sin-blinded eyes are now open to see. It is for [...]
I was just speaking with a brother the other day about how cynical and sarcastic I used to be before I became a Christian. Of course, those of you who know me and love me are raising one eyebrow as I say this, because you know how sarcastic my sense of humor still is. [...]
I want to be an intercessor. I want to join my God in the privilege of praying for others. And when it comes to interceding, it is imperative that I listen. I must be listening to the person I’m praying for, listening not just to their words, but to the heart from which those words [...]
Our local NPR station, WHYY out of Philly, has a feature entitled “This I Believe” every Friday afternoon. Select public figures will read an essay they’ve written on one truth that steers their lives. In the pre-recorded title segment, various people sum up their convictions in one sentence with the simple, “I believe…” One guy [...]
You are salt, you are light, You’re the Father’s delight, The Spirit of the risen Christ lives in you. You’re His hands and His feet, From His mercy seat, As you worship and live in spirit and truth. You are joy, you are hope, You are this world’s life rope, You’re the only Jesus [...]
Our God is the creator of diamonds. He puts pressure on carbon for thousands of years, producing this beautiful and valuable stone. Although, we know that the same God who turned water into the best of wines could certainly form a diamond with a word in an instant; yet He continues to use the wonders [...]
I actually wrote and posted this one earlier this year. But as we are preparing our quarterly newsletter, Michelle asked for a poem to include. And this one came to mind because it clearly expresses my heart toward ministry. There are a few changes from the original. “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are [...]
As we press into the heart of God, we discover that He removes obstacles and breaks down strongholds that are keeping us from being closer to Him. Most of these obstacles and strongholds are ones that we’ve created through sin or even through religion. And as He breaks them down and draws us closer to [...]