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Wednesday, January 25th, 2006Last night, we talked about being an announcing people. We talked about what this good news is that we are announcing, and how to announce it. I think all of these are critical questions, and require immediate attention.
The good news (aka, the Gospel)has so many aspects, it's hard to pick a starting point. But perhaps […]
Shane's Second Letter to the Church at Antioch
Tuesday, January 24th, 2006Received from Shane, Jan 23, 2006:
"Through wisdom is a house built, and by understanding it is established. And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all pleasant and precious riches."
Proverbs 24:3-4
"He blesseth the habitation of the just."
Proverbs 3:33
Shane, a disciple of Jesus Christ by the will of God, unto the saints at the church […]
What About Local Poverty
Tuesday, January 10th, 2006An article by T David Gordon, called A Biblical Theology of Poverty and Almsgiving, gives us room to ask some questions about our approach towards the local poor. I find it hard to balance the fact that the local poor are still somewhat rich compared to the global poor, but either way, his comments towards […]
Unto the Walters
Thursday, December 22nd, 2005A Child is Born!
Here's the message I got this morning:It's a girl! Heidi Elizabeth Walter born 12-22 4:48am. 18in, 6lbs 1.25oz.
Memories from North Park in TX
Friday, December 16th, 2005From about 1989 to 1996 (ish), I lived in Texas and gathered with North Park Baptist Church. I was in the youth group at the time, and we'd do puppet shows and all sorts of things. Anyway, the other day I got a song stuck in my head from way back then, and I thought […]
A Time of Thankfulness
Tuesday, December 13th, 2005Last night, our coordinating group (those that want to help take responsibility for our local church, open to all) met together to eat, enjoy one another, and give thanks for what we've seen from God's hand this past year. The most common things mentioned were spouses, lessons from the Lord, and the local church. I […]
NT Wright vs. Martin Luther
Friday, December 9th, 2005This is a great article on NT Wright, and his place in modern Christian thought.
We may be in the early stages of the most significant internal change in Christianity since the 16th century–an exciting prospect. But Dr. Wright suggests that the key question for interpreters of Paul in the 21st century "may well turn out […]
Humility in Relationships
Friday, December 2nd, 2005I've spent this week thinking about and working on an article about Timothy, Paul, apprenticeship, and my experiences with all those. One thing has really, really stood out to me in all of it.
Humility is what allows to people to interact with each other properly. I've been mostly thinking about a student-teacher relationship, where a […]
Short and Right
Wednesday, November 16th, 2005This is great. Spiritual direction is something you choose, like giving God a great tool to mold you. Great step to take, onehouse!
The Messiah's Final Goal
Tuesday, November 15th, 2005I think I'm gonna read this passage a couple times for the next few days. This is what is coming. This is Jesus's (Saviour of the World) master plan. This is where He's going, and this is where he's taking us with him. I'm excited to follow Him there.
The Messiah's Final Goal:
And he carried me […]
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