Suburbia is centered around safety, security, and kids, among other things. People move to the suburbs so that their kids can have a better life, get away from the drugs and violence of the city.
Of course, this fails to recognize that there are all kinds of drugs in suburbs, because that is where the money is. And if violence is lower in the suburbs, materialism is rampant there and a far greater threat to the soul.
But the love of kids, while often genuine,… Continue
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Being missional goes far beyond ministries and programs. It is about a way of life for individuals, as well as what the church does together. And yet, to tell people to go out "be missional" may just create guilt, as most people do not know how to live this out.
This is why helping people develop "missional rhythms" or a set of…
The Great Commission as it is found in Matthew 28:19-20 is this: "Therefore go and m
ake disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Mt.…
Last Wednesday night we started a new Story of Redemption small group study in Melissa, TX. I used to do most of these studies with just the seeker and their Christian friend who introduced them to us. And the conversion rate from this has been about 90%. It is still a good way to share faith.
However, I have discovered the multiplying power of sharing the…
I’ve started meeting with a person who seems to be a “person of peace.”
Even though he’s only been in this country for a relatively short amount of time, he has several people approaching him with lots of spiritual questions that he can’t answer.
He wants to learn how to answer their questions with gentleness and respect.
I thought that this would be an appropriate place to share where God has been leading us lately. We are strongly convinced that we need to share our story and knowledge with other churches around the country. Our fellowship began over ten years ago with a belief that church was supposed to be different. Instead of focusing out ourselves the…
Over the course of the next few weeks I hope to write some thoughts about the adventure I have been on since Friday, September 3, 2010. My hope is what I write will eventually become a book about my great, great grandfather and how his legacy can spark new hope in the lives of those who read about his life.
Installment 1
September 3, 2010 was going to be a Friday just like very other Friday until I realized one important factor. I poured coffee into my favorite coffee cup, one that I… Continue
The attached file is a very brief survey of missional activities in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Included are some of the ways missional concepts are being incorporated in the church of Christ affiliated college and universities. An additional discussion of use of technology for education, etc is sketched.…
All of us enjoy a good story, but what is it that makes a story good? I suppose that's an entirely subjective question, one that if I knew the answer to I'd be writing screenplays or books instead of this blog! But I don't think I'd be too far off the mark if I were to say that most
people are drawn to a couple of specific things. Most people love
hero's. They inspire us with their courage and their "never say die"
attitude. It's their charisma, confidence, leadership and…
It's quite amazing to me how much insight the seemingly insignificant objects and circumstances of our lives have to offer us if we'll just stop for a moment to look and listen. Like word pictures on a life size screen they patiently wait for us to pull focus on them to impart to us
their message.
in his new book, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream, author David Platt exposes many ways in which the American dream and American ideals are contrary to the gospel. One American myth that he exposes is that we can do anything on our own through hard work and American ingenuity. He…
"What would it mean to see a child struggling with math end the school year receiving A’s? What length would you go to help a son or daughter who doesn’t like to read develop a love of books? Over the years we have seen all of this and more at our Helping Hands Volunteer Tutoring program."
This comes from the intro to an article in the local…Continue
A few years ago I received a copy of a book called, "The Secret" and I read it and as soon as I was done with it I dropped it into my trash can. Usually when I read a book and it does not appeal to me I put it in a garage sale or take it to the used book store but this one I placed it where it belongs.
You might be wondering why I am saying this and I hope to answer that for you in this post.
"Father in the name of Jesus Christ restore mobility back too her life restore ordor back and finally This will make a Differance in her hold life Give her you father for my sister Kishinev Davis and my sister tanksley Dovie. Amen"
