Each summer I usually select a book to read with our summer ministerial intern. This year our summer intern, Tyler Williams, suggested that we read "Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense" by N. T. Wright. It was a wonderful summer read, and I highly recommend it to both seasoned Christians and spiritual seekers who are … Continue reading In the tradition of C. S. Lewis
>And this failure of the Christian Church, of every branch of it in every country, is one of the saddest things that has happened in all the world. But it is what happens when a magnificent idea has to be worked out by human beings who do not understand much of it but interpret it … Continue reading Quote of the Day
>Advent, like Lent, can be a season for taking some things on and giving some things up. As for giving up, I am going to try and recover the discipline of fasting twice a week. It is something I did for years, but have recently gotten out of the habit of doing. Perhaps the over … Continue reading Advent – giving up and taking on
> O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. For you have no delight in sacrifice; if I were to give a burnt offering, you would not be pleased. The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Psalm 51:15-17------------------------------- … Continue reading Brokenness is what I long for?
>For those who use the Adult Bible Studies' curriculum, here is a supplemental resource that is designed for use with the student books. DBS (Daily Bible Study) has a brief, one page meditation on a daily Scripture passage that opens with a question for reflection and ends with a prayer.The DBS for Fall 2009 begins … Continue reading Check out DBS for under $7
>Or perhaps you have?I have no doubt that many of the leadership books that pastors and Christians leaders are so strongly urged to read these days can have helpful insights from the business world, but here is a bit of a game changer or gospel paradigm shift to throw in the mix - just to … Continue reading The best book on Christian Leadership you’ve never read …
>I believe ... in the resurrection of the body and the life everlastingThe Scripture LessonsJob 19:20-27Psalm 16I Corinthians 15:50-57Matthew 22:23-33Thestrals. If any of you have ever watched or read part of the Harry Potter series, you may remember them. Thestrals. It is the name give to the ugly, skeletal, and rather frightening-looking winged horses that … Continue reading 2009 Creo Sermon Series #12
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