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A Story of Love
Since last Sunday was Mother’s Day, I told a story about my own Mother, Mary Butts. Here’s the story: I wasn’t the studious sort of student growing up in school. I didn’t do well academically… more →
Kingdom Seeking
A Story of Love
wrote 1 week ago: Since last Sunday was Mother’s Day, I told a story about my own Mother, Mary Butts. Here’s th … more →
Prayer, A Dangerous Thing (Revised)
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wrote 1 week ago: As I read through Christianity Rediscovered by Vincent J. Donovan, I was struck by the reflection on … more →
My Pepperdine Class - "God's Masterpiece" (Updated)
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wrote 2 weeks ago: For those who are interested, I have uploaded the slide show as a pdf.doc for the class I taught for … more →
In The Wake of Terror...What Shall We Do?
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wrote 1 month ago: This past Monday another act of terrorism reminded us once again of how broken the world really is.* … more →
Practicing the Promise of Easter
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wrote 1 month ago: Major League Baseball officially began a week ago.* Fans are full of optimism. Even though my team … more →
Believing In Jesus
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wrote 1 month ago: This past Sunday was Easter Sunday and so as one would expect, I preached on the death and resurrect … more →
We Win, So Be Faithful
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wrote 2 months ago: Like all living organisms, church growth is usually a good thing and the lack of growth leads to dea … more →
Future Church:
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wrote 2 months ago: Churches of Christ are declining! That’s what I’ve been reading about in the blogospher … more →
The Mission of God: Grace and Discipleship
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wrote 2 months ago: In a previous blog post I wrote about the equal need for both proclamation and demonstration as we l … more →
The Mission of God: Proclamation and Demonstration
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wrote 3 months ago: The story the church lives in begins with creation.* There, in the beginning, everything was good, … more →
Stepping Forward: On Mission with God
wrote 3 months ago: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” … more →
Journeying On Mission with God
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wrote 3 months ago: Perhaps the most dangerous idea we have ever embraced as a Western culture is the separation between … more →
A Small Church Stepping Into God's Mission
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wrote 3 months ago: There’s a time for ministry and a time to withdraw, which Jesus understood well. For example, Luke … more →
Advent and the Christmas War
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wrote 5 months ago: Christmas season is officially in full bloom.* I can say that because I finally heard John Lennon’s … more →
The Coming of Jesus
wrote 5 months ago: I really enjoy this time of year from a Christian standpoint. I am intrigued by the stories of Jesu … more →
Because Not Every Day Can be a Great Day
wrote 5 months ago: I’m used to hearing pastors boast about what a great day of worship it was. Their Facebook an … more →
Leaning Into Advent
wrote 5 months ago: I have made my share of mistakes and failures in my life.* While most, if not all, of these failure … more →
Doctor of Ministry - Northern Seminary
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wrote 5 months ago: Yesterday I received the word that my admission application has been accepted and I have been admitt … more →
New Garments...New Wineskins
wrote 5 months ago: In yesterday’s post I share some thoughts as to how churches can sew a new patch on old garmen … more →
