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?
The Infamous Question #3
I've watched this one question awaken believers from their slumber. Ask it of yourself and others to see what I mean.
How To Fit Mission Into Your Schedule
Don't make mission a part of your life; accept that mission is your life.
A Long Obedience
Christ's commands to love each other and to make disciples describe one experience that we call, "sharing life."
Don’t “Do Better”
Through our study of Galatians, we've been discovering just how deep the gospel penetrates our very being. Until now, I think I've resisted the full implications of the message of the cross and I suspect that I'm not alone. Consider the following description of Christianity: Those who have accepted by faith Christ's death as payment … Continue reading Don’t “Do Better”
Can’t Nobody
Is road rage normal? Do you think that when Jesus returns we'll experience road rage? What about other kinds of frustrations? We are called to live kingdom lives now (Romans 14:17-18). So, how can we be free of frustration? Read Romans 15:13-17.
Pleasant Street is Gone 