Equipping God's People to Create Missional Culture
When we speak about the Holy Spirit, we speak about the breath of God, breathing in us. The Greek word for “spirit” is pneuma, which means “breath.” We are seldom aware of our breathing. It is so essential for life … Continue reading
We know about your presence that fills the world, that occupies our life, that makes our life in the world true and good. We notice your powerful transformative presence in word and in sacrament, in food and in water, in … Continue reading
The walks are streaked with mimicries of Northern Lights as the slowly dipping sun presses stained glass color into the sanctuary. Pews flicker with speckled flashes and worn carpeted aisles glow with muted warmth. Removing shoes in sacred silence, she … Continue reading
As we live our life on mission, seeking to join God in the renewal of all things, how can we help the spiritual seekers around us? Where is the best place to start? We first need to ask good questions … Continue reading
“Often we think that we do not know enough to be able to teach others. We might even become hesitant to tell others what we know, out of fear that we won’t have anything left to say when we are … Continue reading
Dallas Willard was an unassuming kind of man, who used the incredible influence God gave him, to help others live the God-soaked-life in the present, as he himself did. In a time when so many people seek notoriety, he never … Continue reading
“The opposite of a scarcity mentality is an abundancy mentality. With an abundancy mentality we say: “There is enough for everyone, more than enough: food, knowledge, love … everything.” With this mind-set we give away whatever we have, to whomever … Continue reading
If you live in the Newport News area and want to learn more about Creating a Missional Culture, the Peninsula Baptist Association is hosting me to speak on that topic this coming Thursday, May 9th, starting at 9:30 a.m. The … Continue reading
Holy Trinity, Lord of sound and music and truth, Great Composer and Conductor, tune our hearts to sing your praise this day, I pray. Amen.
“We need friends. Friends guide us, care for us, confront us in love, console us in times of pain. Although we speak of “making friends,” friends cannot be made. Friends are free gifts from God. But God gives us the … Continue reading
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