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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Who’s Amazed?
Yesterday I was inspired with a thought from Ken Johnson’s Baccalaureate sermon at New Hope Christian College. Ken is Lead Pastor at Westside Church in Bend, Oregon. The thought below started during his message on Amazement, but carries my personal … Continue reading
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David Wilkerson Dies
Author of The Cross and the Switchblade and founder of Teen Challenge David Wilkerson died yesterday in a car wreck. When I was in Junior High, I was fascinated with the story of Wilkerson who responded to the voice of … Continue reading
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A Day in the Garden
As I sat in my LaZBoy, feeling the pain of a full day spent working the yard, I wondered why I felt so good. My muscles and joints do not feel good — they are complaining about getting back to … Continue reading
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God’s Definition of “Abundance”
I still like John 10:10: “I come that they might have life, and life abundantly.” However, what “abundance” (or “rich, satisfying”) means has changed over the years. I used to equate “abundance” with lots of money, or undisturbed comfort. This … Continue reading
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How to Approach the Bible
“We must learn to read the Bible at the level of the informed imagination (Michael Card in Luke: The Gospel of Amazement.) Later on, Card explains that some people approach the Bible with just their “heads” — an intellectual curiosity. … Continue reading
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10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Anxiety in Your Congregation
Alban – Building Up Congregations and Their Leaders. I read this article about helping anxious churches. Since almost every church carries some level of anxiety, I figured these ideas would help in just about any church
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