In comparing the theology of liberal modernism, which pushed a social gospel, with the theology that strongly asserts that nothing can be “set to rights” until our Lord returns and repairs and restores all things, N.T. Wright makes this powerful statement: “The universal early Christian belief was that Jesus had already been demonstrated publicly to [...]
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Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.” And Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell [...]
Sometimes it takes heartache for us to realize how much we are loved. Brothers and sisters come out of the woodwork to express how much you mean to them and that you are in their thoughts and prayers. I’m going to be preaching this Sunday at Providence. And the title of the sermon is “We’re In [...]
just a roast beef sandwich
Posted in Faith, Missional, Religion, Theology on Jun 12th, 2008
Last night, on our way home after doing some running around, we opted to stop in at Arbys to grab a few sandwiches and fries. We definitely capitalized on the 5 for $6.95 deal. The gentleman next to us approached the cash register. The kid asked him if he could help him. The customer responded, [...]
“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all…” (I Cor. 5.14 NIV) Christ’s Spirit indwells us, And His love compels us, To go and love with the love we are shown. As salt and as light, To inflame and ignite, The passions of those estranged and alone. [...]
Of late, I’ve been struck by the necessity of being replenished daily, moment by moment, by the Spirit of the living God. And it’s not just that we leak, as my pastor once observed in a sermon, though I am indeed a porous vessel for the Holy Spirit. But the reason I need constant refilling [...]
“…If we truly love Christ, we shall care for those who are loved by Him. Those who are dear to Him will be dear to us. Let us then look upon it not as a duty but as a privilege to relieve the poor of the Lord’s flock—remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, ‘Inasmuch [...]
I found this amazing website awhile back, but re-found it recently. It’s called Friend of Missional. It’s really good stuff, so I’m passing it onto you.
There are several people who I know personally that I really look up to spiritually. They seem to have their fellowship and communion with the Lord on a heavenly plain. And then they are humble and gracious enough to bring the fruit of their devotion down to the rest of us. Philip Manthey (my dad) and Phil [...]
Many people give something up for lent. Here is the discipline that I will be engaged in for the next forty days. Scot McKnight, author, teacher and prolific blogger, has given us this challenge from his blog, Jesus Creed: I am asking my blog’s readers to consider a challenge for Lent. No, it is not [...]