Category Archives: Missiology

Saints in Santa Rosa de Copan

Lately, I’ve been posting mostly my daily Bible study comments as our church family reads through the New Testament together in 2012. (For more information, check out this link to our Facebook page.) But it’s been a while since I … Continue reading

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Romans 2

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 1: Romans 2 What makes someone righteous before God? The law? Circumcision? These are the questions Paul takes up in Romans 2. He ended chapter 1 by talking about the wickedness and depravity of those who … Continue reading

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Kimyal Tribe Receives the Word

This is what it means to make a joyful noise. This brought tears to my eyes.

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Kingdom Values: Indiscriminate Love

I continue to reflect on the devastating storm that blew through here a little more than two weeks ago. If you came here looking for music reviews or cutesy posts about what my kids have done this week, I’ve got … Continue reading

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January Link Love

It’s been a while since I’ve done an “around-the-horn” link post. Lots going on in the lives of my friends that I encourage you to check out. Such as: My friend Lane has written a great blog entry entitled “Course … Continue reading

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South Africa

Merry Christmas. This will be my last post for a few weeks. At some point in the next couple weeks, I’ll be making a very special trip, a trip I’ve wanted to make for several years. I’ll be going to … Continue reading

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Controlling Stories

I had a seminary professor who was fond of saying things like this: “Everyone has a story that controls their life.” What he meant by that is everyone has a narrative that significantly shapes their worldview by giving meaning to … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 16

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable … Continue reading

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On Preaching: Information and Inspiration

I think it’s easy to think of preaching as a mere transaction of information from pulpit to congregation. To be fair, one of the aims of preaching should be to present the truths of Scripture in clear and understandable terms. … Continue reading

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Shanon’s House of Compassion

Shanon’s House of Compassion is a tangible expression of the Gospel of Jesus, seeking to provide hospitality for families dealing with the extended hospitalization of a loved one. Continue reading

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