What is Church? Chapter 2
In a blog on January 6th, I suggested that one purpose for gathering as followers of Christ is to search for God and allow others to do the same. Today I want to address another reason why we gather as the Body of Christ: mission. As most of us will know, Missional Church is very…
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Thirsting for Justice
The title of my blog has always been a reminder to me that there is a type of thirst that I am to continue to have. Matthew 5:6 says, “God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.” I can think of times when my physical body was depleted of water and…
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A Great Disturbance in the Force
There may actually be a ninth planet in our solar system after all. Astronomers at Caltech recently presented evidence for a large, gas-giant, planet in a 20,000 year orbit around our sun. They have been quoted as saying, “We have felt a great disturbance in the force.” This only adds to the crazy nature of…
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Mr. Radio
A few days ago I posted a blog entitled “On the Radio” which featured the lyrics of a song called “Radio” by Steep Canyon Rangers. Today, as a follow-up to that blog, I give you the lyrics to the song “Mr. Radio.” The song was written by Roderick Taylor and has been recorded by Linda…
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Nothing Sacred
Today, I saw second Timothy chapter 3 with greater understanding. The whole chapter speaks into the contrast between those who “love pleasure” and those who “love God.” Those who love pleasure are said to Love only themselves and their money Be unloving and unforgiving Slander others Be unforgiving Be cruel Hate what is good Betray…
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