Archive for April, 2007
Francis Schaeffer is my Homeboy!!!
So ‘by chance’ I was rummaging through some of my old books. Several years ago I was devouring Francis Schaeffer’s book, sermons, teachings, and essays. Francis was a knickers wearing, goatee sporting, long haired bad ass!!! He was/is a modern day prophet. His words are full of conviction and power, as if he had a [...]
Unlikely inspiration
As I look around in Christianity/Emerging/Missional/Church culture I notice, for me, there are very few people I draw inspiration from. There are a few guys I really pay attention too… Mark Driscoll, Tim Keller, John Piper.
I think the issue is identification. Where are the guys like me? Those that know me know I do not [...]
Quick update…
30 days… I have been given 30 days to complete my main project at work. Finish or… ? Who knows… On this project I am flying blind. Very little to go on. It is like building a house without blueprints or a checklist. Lots of trial and error. Lots of do and undo. I am [...]
Jesus wrecked my life…
The closer I try to get to Jesus the more his holiness exposes the junk in my life. As I have been studying for my Colossians debut at Journey group the more I feel the need to repent. The portion of Colossians in Chapter 3:10-17. There are some things we are to “put on” and [...]
Revelation
I finished reading through the New Testament last night. Revelation is such an amazing book. I remember reading it in the past and being terrified of all mayhem that was going on. This time reading through Revelation I felt like I was at a pep rally for Jesus. I was so excited to read about [...]
Teaching and Preaching Jesus from the Scripture
This is an amazing series of videos provided by Mark Driscoll and http://theresurgence.com on “Teaching and Preaching Jesus from the Scripture”. Every pastor, church leader, deacon, church planter, bible teacher, and Christ follower should watch these videos. Mark addresses many of the problems and issues that that are happening in church pulpits. [...]
Tripping Offline…
Anxiety - is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with tense situations in the office, study harder for an exam, keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope. But when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder.
Panic attacks - are [...]
Loving the City
I have been listening to Tim Keller’s message on “Loving the City”. His thesis is powerful and biblical. This is one of those teachings that will require me to listen multiple times. There is so much here about the power of the gospel in relation to the city.
You can download some of [...]
xxxchurch - missional
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Easter Reflections
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