Hebrews 12: 1-2
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Olympics: Training to Win
Faster, Higher, Stronger = Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God.
Learn the 3 simple rules of training to win the race.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
stalking Jesus
I came across a quote of a quote that really got me thinking. Here it is -
"My friend Bob Goff says when we study somebody without getting to know them, it’s called stalking. Bob says Jesus is getting creeped out that we keep stalking him. He’d like us to bond with him in the doing." - Donald Miller
When Jesus called the disciples He said, "follow me." He was going somewhere and doing something. Our understanding of discipleship has turned into let's sit down around a cup of coffee and talk about Jesus. Jesus' call to follow involves action and movement. I believe that we have stalked Jesus for too long and have lost where He is and what He is doing in the world.
In what ways are you creeping Jesus out?
How do you bond with Him in the doing of life rather than in the reflection of it?
"My friend Bob Goff says when we study somebody without getting to know them, it’s called stalking. Bob says Jesus is getting creeped out that we keep stalking him. He’d like us to bond with him in the doing." - Donald Miller
When Jesus called the disciples He said, "follow me." He was going somewhere and doing something. Our understanding of discipleship has turned into let's sit down around a cup of coffee and talk about Jesus. Jesus' call to follow involves action and movement. I believe that we have stalked Jesus for too long and have lost where He is and what He is doing in the world.
In what ways are you creeping Jesus out?
How do you bond with Him in the doing of life rather than in the reflection of it?
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Reconciliation
Gospel according to Mary Poppins -
2 Corinthians 5: 17-21
If anyone - is IN Christ...
Monday, January 27, 2014
the awkwardness of the Psalms
Sometimes when I read through the Psalms I have these moments of awkwardness. Some of the language makes me absolutely uncomfortable. It's downright creepy in parts. The emotion is so heightened that a casual read could leave one feeling out of sorts.
The extremes of emotion and the almost unfiltered commentary brings a deep realness to the pain and struggle of the writer. There is deep praise and deep anguish. There are calls for God to take care of 'business' concerning their enemies. There are moments of great trust and assurance. I find that the Psalms speak to the moments of life where we do not seem to have the language. Isn't that what a good song does? This is what the Psalms are - songs.
So if you are feeling like you cannot express what you really want to say or you feel like your emotions are heightened due to a circumstance beyond your control- then step in line with the Psalmist.
I'll try not to feel to weird around you. But hey - we all have those moments from time to time. Be thankful for the Psalms today.
The extremes of emotion and the almost unfiltered commentary brings a deep realness to the pain and struggle of the writer. There is deep praise and deep anguish. There are calls for God to take care of 'business' concerning their enemies. There are moments of great trust and assurance. I find that the Psalms speak to the moments of life where we do not seem to have the language. Isn't that what a good song does? This is what the Psalms are - songs.
So if you are feeling like you cannot express what you really want to say or you feel like your emotions are heightened due to a circumstance beyond your control- then step in line with the Psalmist.
I'll try not to feel to weird around you. But hey - we all have those moments from time to time. Be thankful for the Psalms today.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Ministry
Gospel and Mary Poppins -
Matthew 22
Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and God what is God's.
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