May 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

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 →
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Tagged Hong Kong, Walter Brueggemann
May 16, 2013 | Leave a comment

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 →
Posted in Leadership, Missional church, practicing church, quotes, redemptive agents, soul, walk with God |
Tagged Meeting History, Northern Lights, Tori Lane
May 15, 2013 | Leave a comment

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 →
Posted in California, Calling, equipping church, Faith, Jesus, Missional church, practicing church, quotes, Social Justice, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Bruxy Cavey, Jesus Christ, Spiritual Seekers
May 14, 2013 | Leave a comment

“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 →
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Tagged Henri Nouwen, Sharing Knowledge Freely
May 9, 2013 | 3 Comments

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 →
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Tagged Christopher B. James, Dallas Willard, Discipleship, Divine Conspiracy, John Ortberg, JP Moreland, Kingdom, Matthew Lee Anderson, Tony Jones, Wesley Hill
May 7, 2013 | 1 Comment

“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 →
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Tagged Abudance Mentality, Henri Nouwen
May 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

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 →
Posted in Current Affairs, equipping church, Faith, Leadership, Missional church, practicing church, redemptive agents, walk with God |
Tagged Creating a Missional Culture, Newport News, Speaking Gig, Virginia
May 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

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.
Posted in equipping church, Faith, practicing church, redemptive agents, soul, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Howard Synder, Prayer
May 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

eXperience Israel is a spiritual journey designed for young adults (ages 18-35) who want to engage with God by walking through the pages of biblical history and serving people who live there. I took this journey years ago with my … Continue reading →
Posted in Current Affairs, equipping church, Faith, Jesus, soul, theology, Travel, walk with God |
Tagged Experience Israel, Justin Kron, Pilgrimage, Spiritual Journey
May 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

“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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Tagged Friends, Henri Nouwen