Category Archives: Kingdom Values

It Keeps No Record of Wrongs

There’s this guy that owes me thirty bucks. I “loaned” him some money a few years ago on the promise that he’d pay me back the next week. That never happened and now, years later, I’ve pretty much resigned myself … Continue reading →

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Rich Mullins Quote

Rich Mullins on the love of God: Jesus said whatever you do to the least of these my brothers you’ve done it to me. And this is what I’ve come to think. That if I want to identify fully with … Continue reading →

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The Focus of His Love

Ephesians 1 from the Message: How blessed is God! And what blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, … Continue reading →

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The One You Love the Least

I read a Dorothy Day quote in Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace? that has always stuck with me. She said, “You really only love God as much as you love the person you love the least.” I hope that … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 3: Ministry

During my lunch break the other day, I decided to go get a haircut. I don’t have a “usual” place I go for a haircut. Sunny says I’m a “spontaneous haircut-getter”; rather than making an appointment somewhere, I’m more liable … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Non-Discipleship

Jesus was pretty up front about the cost of discipleship. Luke records a conversation Jesus had with a large crowd of would-be followers: If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, … Continue reading →

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A Lesson on Discipleship

If you want to hear a great lesson on discipleship, click here and listen to Gary’s lesson entitled, “What Is God’s Goal For Me?”. You can also download the MP3 if you’re interested. Absolutely great stuff.

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 2: Holy Ground

This is Holy groundWe’re standing on Holy groundFor the Lord is present and where He is is Holy We are standing on Holy groundAnd I know that there are angels all aroundLet us praise Jesus nowWe are standing in Your … Continue reading →

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A Gradual Sort of Refinement

Lately, I’ve become acutely aware of my imperfections. As those of you who spend time around me can attest, I can be pretty impatient, self-centered, even confrontational (as Lucy and Dylan recently witnessed! Sorry you had to see me embarrass … Continue reading →

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Huntsville Inner City Ministry

During worship yesterday morning, we heard from Art Leslie, the minister at the Inner City church here in Huntsville. I appreciate Art and his wife Cynthia and their ministry to our community. It’s hard to believe that less than 3 … Continue reading →

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