Confessions of an Urban Missionary – 3
Another segment of me unwrapping some straight-forward, unfiltered thoughts from my head & my heart. I don’t claim to be ‘right’ about everything, I’m simply choosing to be vulnerable and open in...
View ArticleReligion doesn’t heal anything.
It struck me this morning whilst driving that my life is marked by religion’s failure to be all that it says it should be. My father had an interesting journey with religion, having the death of his...
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The Preacher’s Clock: Preparation
Yesterday I mentioned Robinson’s advice on moving from a five-day to a ten-day cycle simply by shifting the initial exegetical work back to the previous Thursday. I know that in my own experience most...
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Leadership Profile: Jonathan Almonte
“It was as when the stones speak. I opened my eyes and said to myself that God was calling me to something more. My dream is to become an ambassador, and at the utmost degree, represent my country as...
View ArticleRoad Rage and Repentance
Driving other day, down a busy city street, one which I drive once, twice, sometimes three times a day—scanning a block or two ahead for double-parkers, changing lanes to dodge left-hand-turners and...
View ArticleService Organization Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteering is fundamental to many service organizations; contributions of time and talents make it possible to fulfill the mission. If you’re looking for a way to thank your volunteers, check out our...
View ArticleChurches reflect on Gods radical hospitality
Churches are praying and reflecting this week on Gods call for Christians to be one
View ArticleClear Away The Clutter
I’ve never been a very organized person. I did not grow up in a home where there was a place for everything, and everything was in its place. I don’t find organizing exhilarating or rewarding. My...
View ArticleSobriety Can Require Counseling
Every month I work with parents whose son or daughter has been exposed to pornography. These parents feel angry, upset and overwhelmed about how to help their children move forward and how to “ensure”...
View ArticleWorth a Look 1.24.13
Kindle Deal of the Day: A Fragile Stone: The Emotional Life of Simon Peter by Michael Card. $2.99. Michael Card sketches out Peter’s life, showing how the impetuous fisherman of the Gospels was...
View ArticleThe Resurrection Changes Everything: A Conversation with Steve Mathewson
How important is the resurrection to the day-to-day outworking of your salvation? If your mind draws a blank, you may be missing the power of the resurrection in your personal walk with God.
View ArticleReligious freedom essential for stable societies bishop
The Bishop of Guildford has called upon the Government to uphold freedom of religion and conscience in the UK and abroad
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Reference point for God’s existence is His Fatherhood – 3
“The Father derives from Himself His being, nor does He derive a single quality from another. Rather He is Himself the beginning and cause of the existence of all things both as to their nature and...
View ArticleFriday Funny: Elderly Organist Butchers the Wedding March
Someone should've invited the organist to the rehearsal...
View ArticleWhen You’re Worse Than An Unbeliever
If you take 1 Timothy 5:8 literally, you could say that, in my first year of marriage, I was worse than an unbeliever. If provision means bringing home a bigger paycheck than your wife, you could say I...
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Links I like
A message for ordinary pastors Zack Eswine on his new book, Sensing Jesus: Life and Ministry as a Human Being: Should Christians boycott companies? R.C. Sproul Jr.: There are things that the Bible...
View ArticleWhen Clutter Isn’t Just About Your House, But Your Heart
It started off as a project to help de-stress hubby. I wanted to do something loving, to show my gratitude for all he’s done for me. After all, helping someone recover from post-traumatic stress can...
View ArticleCall for action to end Sudan war of horror
A Sudanese bishop has called upon African political leaders to end the humanitarian crisis in Sudans South Kordofan and Blue Nile states
View ArticleEveryone is Welcome
I’m not a fan of exclusive clubs or groups, because they exclude others, which is something I can’t stand (I’ll explain in a second). I believe that everyone should have access to things, because...
View ArticlePayday ad ban welcomed
Christian financial advisers have welcomed a ban on adverts by a payday loan company offering loans with a staggering APR of 278
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