Many Christians feel tired and worn out. 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 contains an important reminder that the incredible change one experiences as a Christian is not an act of the will but an act of Jesus through the Spirit of God. This means that being an effective Christ-follower in the 21st century is not a… Continue reading 21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 4)
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“But What about Me?” The Curse of Self-Consciousness
It was an interesting moment. I was a freshman in high school. A photographer was present to take school pictures. That morning, he was taking pictures of our high school basketball team. I was in the gym and for a few minutes watched as the photographer first took a team picture and then took individual… Continue reading “But What about Me?” The Curse of Self-Consciousness
Guest Writer: Connie Lard
The following was written by today’s guest writer, Connie Lard of Florence, Alabama. Connie has served for many years as a health-care professional. She also is an avid reader and a good thinker. On a number of occasions, I have read her reflections, poetry, etc. and have come away moved and encouraged. *** “Lord, teach… Continue reading Guest Writer: Connie Lard
Question: What Do We Actually Practice?
This week I’ve been reading the Sermon on the Mount as well as much material about the Sermon on the Mount. I have also been reading Dallas Willard on discipleship. I heard him speak twice today at Truett Seminary (Baylor University). So—I am giving a lot of thought to the words of Jesus this week. … Continue reading Question: What Do We Actually Practice?
What Jesus Said That Christians Neglect
I have been spending much time in the Gospels the last few months. I continue to hear Jesus say a number of things that are either being overlooked or neglected. In some instances, I think we have overlooked some things for so long that we no longer even see them. For example, this week I… Continue reading What Jesus Said That Christians Neglect
What Would Jesus Say? (Part 2)
What would Jesus say? I asked that question the other day regarding the church (see part 1). What might he say to a congregation of Christians on a Sunday morning? (I was thinking about the specific congregation of Christians that I am a part of.) Now I wonder, what might Jesus say to the… Continue reading What Would Jesus Say? (Part 2)
What Would Jesus Say? (Part 1)
I wonder what Jesus might say if he preached at our church one Sunday? What would he say? He would be walking into our cultural context. He would walk to our podium, I suppose. Perhaps he would use the wireless mic that I normally wear. He might hear the baptistery occasionally gurgle behind him. He… Continue reading What Would Jesus Say? (Part 1)