Category Archives: Quotes

Brene Brown’s “Dare to Lead”

Posted on December 23, 2018 by

A great quote from Brene Brown’s latest book on leadership, Dare to Lead.

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S.D. Gordon on Prayer

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

The greatest thing anyone can do for God and man is pray. It is not the only thing, but it is the chief thing. The great people of earth are the people who pray. I do not mean those who … Continue reading →

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Newness of Life

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. My friend’s father, a longtime … Continue reading →

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The Scandal of Foolish Love

Posted on April 24, 2016 by

For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. — 1 Cor. 1:17 With these words, Paul gets at … Continue reading →

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The Gospel as a Caged Lion

Posted on March 30, 2016 by

The Word of God can take care of itself, and will do so if we preach it, and cease defending it. See you that lion. They have caged him for his preservation; shut him up behind iron bars to secure … Continue reading →

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Shepherds After My Own Heart

Posted on October 14, 2014 by

A few years ago, a read a great book by Timothy Laniak entitled, “Shepherds After My Own Heart.” It’s an overview of the pastoral tradition found in the Bible. I re-read the introduction tonight and I was struck by the … Continue reading →

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The Church: An Outpost of Service and Love

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

From James Bryan Smith in his book, The Good and Beautiful Community: Communities become others-centered when they are steeped in the narrative of the kingdom of God. They know that their community is an outpost of the Kingdom of God, … Continue reading →

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