Apr 16
2016
Listening to the Shepherd
Here are 5 invitations to a session of Listening Prayer. Read the text and listen as God prompts you with thoughts of understanding, appreciation, and motivation. Turn those thoughts into prayer.
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Foolish Things Christians Believe: My Life is Not Futile Day 5
God is at work, and we are part of his grand plan. He is bringing his kingdom into the universe, and restoring it to its original, eternal glory. EACH OF US HAS A PART TO PLAY!
Keep ReadingFoolish Things Christians Believe: My Life Is Not Futile Day 4
God is at work, and we are part of his grand plan. He is bringing his kingdom into the universe, and restoring it to its original, eternal glory. EACH OF US HAS A PART TO PLAY!
Keep ReadingFoolish Things Christians Believe: My Life Is Not Futile Day 3
God is at work, and we are part of his grand plan. He is bringing his kingdom into the universe, and restoring it to its original, eternal glory. EACH OF US HAS A PART TO PLAY!
Keep ReadingFoolish Things Christians Believe: My Life Is Not Futile Day 2
God is at work, and we are part of his grand plan. He is bringing his kingdom into the universe, and restoring it to its original, eternal glory. EACH OF US HAS A PART TO PLAY!
Keep ReadingFoolish Things Christians Believe: My Life Is Not Futile Day 1
God is at work, and we are part of his grand plan. He is bringing his kingdom into the universe, and restoring it to its original, eternal glory. EACH OF US HAS A PART TO PLAY!
Keep ReadingFoolish Things Christians Believe: My Behavior Is Not Fixed Day 5
Christians foolishly believe that change is not only possible, it is the norm for those who follow Jesus! One popular author reminds us: Jesus loves you just the way you are, he is just not content to leave you that way! Through the power of God’s Spirit at work with in us, through Word and Sacrament, God works to reshape us into his image. He gives us the gift of maturity and growth, preparing us to be all we can be with him in heaven forever.
Keep ReadingFoolish Things Christians Believe: My Behavior Is Not Fixed Day 4
Christians foolishly believe that change is not only possible, it is the norm for those who follow Jesus! One popular author reminds us: Jesus loves you just the way you are, he is just not content to leave you that way! Through the power of God’s Spirit at work with in us, through Word and Sacrament, God works to reshape us into his image. He gives us the gift of maturity and growth, preparing us to be all we can be with him in heaven forever.
Keep ReadingFoolish Things Christians Believe: My Behavior Is Not Fixed Day 3
Christians foolishly believe that change is not only possible, it is the norm for those who follow Jesus! One popular author reminds us: Jesus loves you just the way you are, he is just not content to leave you that way! Through the power of God’s Spirit at work with in us, through Word and Sacrament, God works to reshape us into his image. He gives us the gift of maturity and growth, preparing us to be all we can be with him in heaven forever.
Keep ReadingFoolish Things Christians Believe: My Behavior Is Not Fixed Day 2
Christians foolishly believe that change is not only possible, it is the norm for those who follow Jesus! One popular author reminds us: Jesus loves you just the way you are, he is just not content to leave you that way! Through the power of God’s Spirit at work with in us, through Word and Sacrament, God works to reshape us into his image. He gives us the gift of maturity and growth, preparing us to be all we can be with him in heaven forever.
Keep ReadingApr 12
2016
Easter Week 3 - The Rock
This week we're reflecting on the third story of Jesus' resurrection appearances in the Gospel of John. The scene is in Galilee, probably in Capernaum Peter's home town. Bold declarative Peter, always in the lead Peter, getting out of the boat Peter, sword swinging Peter has returned home with a total head count of 7, not eleven disciples and empty pockets. His best idea for a next step is "Let's go fishing."
Apr 11
2016
Easter: Too Good To Be True?
You may have missed him, but we first hear Thomas earlier in John's gospel before the events around Jesus' crucifixion. John 10:22 shows Jesus in Jerusalem teaching and being challenged by the authorities about his claim to be sent by God
Apr 11
2016
Easter: Nonsense!
Christianity starts with the claim that something unexplainable happened. No doubt about that! Before you get lost in the 21st century assumption that any sane mind can't go there, you need to understand that even when Jesus resurrection happened, on face value it could not be understood.