If we're working too hard to bring one person to Christ, we might have more in common with the Pharisees than with Jesus.
Awesome
I've been reading the first several chapters of Acts over the past few weeks (read, I haven't finished it for my Growth Group) and I never ceased to be challenged by this account of the normal Christian life. While reading Acts 2 a compelling phrase caught my eye, And awe came upon every soul, and many … Continue reading Awesome
Blessed are the merciful.
Jesse Ventura once said, "Christianity is for losers." Many took umbrage to this but I think he was just restating Christ's words, "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Christ offers his merits and demands that we cash ours in to get them. For the most part, society's winners … Continue reading Blessed are the merciful.
Keeping it All Together
Holy holism! Can we really keep it all together?
A Long Obedience
Christ's commands to love each other and to make disciples describe one experience that we call, "sharing life."
The Trellis and The Vine – Chapter 3 Excerpts
I picked up a book that I started reading when part of the staff of another church, The Trellis and the Vine by Marshall and Payne. So far, I'm loving it. It reminds me of the first time I picked up Total Church by Timmis and Chester; I'm reading my own thoughts back along with several additions. Here are … Continue reading The Trellis and The Vine – Chapter 3 Excerpts
Why Not Pray for the Lost?
Most people miss the message of Ephesians 6:10-24 because they read their own experience into the passage not taking Paul's experience into account. This message attempts to gain a Paul's eye view of spiritual warfare.
Pleasant Street is Gone 