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Suffering is a Normal Part of Christianity
I’m reading old blog posts trying to find some citations and examples. (Man! Am I a SINNER or WHAT? Nothing like reading old posts to remind me of THAT. Good thing God is SO forgiving!) ANYWAY, I read an old post where I quoted Ajith Fernando and I wanted to commend his essay to you again. Here is just an excerpt to tempt you to read the entire post: “Suffering with Christ is a normal part of Christianity and we must never make a big deal about this or be angry when we face it. In the ministry we constantly face inconvenience, tiredness, shame, slander, persecution, sorrow, disappointment and…
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Sermon Tapes in the U.K.?
Someone left a comment today on a really old blog I did about donating my extra Bibles to Christian Resources International. (For years I had felt guilty having so many Bibles when I knew that Christians–and especially PASTORS–around the world didn’t have any Bibles. But I didn’t know where to send them. Then I found CRI and boxed ’em up and sent them off with some old sermon tapes and other Christian resources.) Anyway … this commenter this morning asked if I knew any similar organizations (or organisations for my British friends) in the U.K. and I just wanted to say that I don’t. Sorry! But maybe CRI can help…
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What topics would YOU include???
So, hypothetically, if you could design a “women’s track” for the Peacemaker Conference, what four or five topics would you ABSOLUTELY include? Just brainstorming here …
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Baseball & Forgiveness (HT: Fred Barthel)
There’s a fun read over at the Peacemaker Ministries blog: Baseball and Forgiveness Even if you’re not a sports fan, you might enjoy it. But oh! If your grandfather was buried with a Chicago CUBS hat in the casket (like mine was) and Wrigley Field is in your blood, then you’ll REALLY enjoy it. 😉
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Old Copyright Applies …
Shannon asked a good question in a comment so I thought I’d bring it up to a real post and reply to it here. It has to do with my DVD series: Living the Gospel in Relationships Shannon wondered if the original copyright (that allows you to print off or copy as many copies of the 104-page study guide as you like) will apply once (“IF” — it’s not a done-deal yet!) Peacemaker Ministries officially picks up the series and makes it “their own.” Here’s the deal: Yes. If you have already purchased the DVD series or if you purchase it in this interim season before (“IF”) Peacemakers publishes their…
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Single Guys & Relationships (HT: New Attitude)
A GREAT READ over at New Attitude: The Gospel and Relationships (for Guys) Let me tempt you with just the tease: “Sacrificial service in a relationship is not just a product of being a ‘nice guy’. It’s not motivated by sentimental chivalry. It’s tied to the very fabric of our faith – Christ’s death for us. (This article intended specifically for single guys but helpful to all.)”
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Tulips & Snow
Every April. Tulips & snow. This little seasonal Montana tradition still makes Fred and me smile. Look at the difference from the time we left FOR church until the time we got home FROM church …
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Michael Monsoor–A True Hero
I listen to the news; I read news magazines and websites … so why do I hear/read every nuance of every ridiculous thing a (potential!) candidate says; every result of every (ridiculous!) poll … But, until I check in with MilitaryMotivator, I hear NOTHING of the bravery of this great man? Medal of Honor Awarded to Michael Monsoor Only weeks to go until his deployment ended. Having already been awarded the Silver Star for bravery I can’t even imagine (during the FIRST month of his FIRST deployment). Only 25 years old. “‘He never took his eye off the grenade, his only movement was down toward it,’ said a 28-year-old lieutenant…
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Friends caught in legalism? This requires MORE compassion.
I have so many friends who just SQUIRT out wisdom. In casual conversations, when teaching God’s Word, shopping at Target, running a meeting … these women are simply FOUNTAINS of wisdom from heaven: “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above…
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3AM Arrival
Well … THAT wasn’t the easiest trip I’ve ever done! Snowfall in Minneapolis delayed my flight for almost four hours, so it was almost 3AM when we finally reached Atlanta. THEN, the ENTIRE train system in the Atlanta airport was OUT OF ORDER. So we had to walk–LITERALLY A MILE–through an airless, hot basement tunnel to reach the end of the terminal. THEN, I get to my hotel only to be told that I’ll have to wait “at least 15 minutes and maybe longer” because their computers are “out” because they are running some report or something. So … it’s after 3:00 in the morning, I am just now getting…
