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Category Archives: Jesus
The Call is Constant: The Symmetry of Grace
Jesus calls us to a deeply devoted, transformative type of following, one that is ultimately expressed in agape love for God and others. Of course, that doesn’t mean there won’t be bumps along the way. Simon Peter knows this well. … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Discipleship, Faith, God, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Love First, Repentance, Scripture, Theology
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Following Comes First
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Discipleship, Faith, Jesus, Leadership, Love First, Scripture
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The Culture Wars and Engaged Alienation
(Note: this is part of a series of posts based on some of the things I’m currently reading and reflecting on. Click here for part one.) For most of our nation’s history, a Judeo-Christian worldview could simply be assumed. You … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians 13, 2 Corinthians 5, Books, Church, Devotional, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Love First, Scripture, Social Issues, Theology
Tagged 1 Peter 1:1, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Culture wars, Engaged alienation, Exiles, Hebrews 11:13, Modernity, Onward, Postmodernity, Russell D. Moore
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It Must Be Love
I am blessed to serve as a part of the ministry staff for a great church. The shepherds of our church have spent the past several months in deep prayer and reflection. They have been earnestly seeking God’s will for … Continue reading
When Hope and History Rhyme: A Christmas Eve Meditation
“Peace on Earth” has been called U2’s most agnostic song. Recorded as part of the 2000 release, All That You Can’t Leave Behind, the song’s lyrics were inspired by the Real IRA Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland in August 1998. … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Disappointment, Eschatology, Faith, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Music, Social Issues, Video
Tagged Isaiah 9, Luke 2, Peace on Earth, U2
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Palpable
This piece was written by an old friend of mine. He recently shared this as a reflection prior to the observance of the Lord’s Supper at the church he attends in Tennessee. I hope it blesses you as much as … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Faith, Friends, Jesus
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The Ruin of Joseph
Tonight, the 87th annual Academy Awards will be held in Hollywood. Expected viewership in this country will be in the tens of millions. Meanwhile, half a world away, ISIL / ISIS continues to slaughter Christians at an alarming rate. The … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Kingdom Values, Movies, Prayer, Scripture, Sermon on the Mount, Social Issues
Tagged Academy Awards, Amos 6.4-7, Christian martyrs, Clarence Jordan, Colossians 3, Eph. 3.16, ISIS, Matthew 5.4
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Boundaries
So a certain polarizing film was released this weekend. Plenty of articles have been circulating on social media telling you why you shouldn’t see Fifty Shades of Grey. I agree with what I’ve read; based on what I know, I … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Faith, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Movies, Theology
Tagged Christian discernment, Fifty Shades of Grey
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Never Give Up
Tonight was a really special night for our church family. Our 4th and 5th grade boys led our evening worship service. At Mayfair, our young men spend a few months working through a Leadership Training class on Wednesday nights, learning … Continue reading
