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the Gospel is not the American dream
Stetzer just responded to a comment about the “American dream” and I think he’s right on talking about how the American dream is one of the biggest hinderer to missions. I think that’s very true and it’s a good point to make to say that the Gospel and the American dream or the Western Way [...] Related posts:
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speaking engagement with Ed Stetzer
I’m listening to a live seminar with Stetzer from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and it’s ok so far. He uses that strong language that Southern Baptists are so known for…can’t fault him for that I think he’s a very good “middle road” for moderns wanting to make effective progressive changes without carrying [...] Related posts:
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  2. deep ecclesiology There’s been a lot of talk going on lately about...
  3. we *are* the “them” - Advent Reflections: Day 13-14 Much of theology in the States seems to be about...
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one of the best things about a laptop…
One can take one’s computer outside when it finally gets above freezing…yahoo! No related posts.
the Umbilical Brothers
These guys are amazing. I didn’t know they were “grown up” performers. My daughter watches their kids show called the Upside Down Show and the hubs and I like it as much as she does…now I know why. Related posts:
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dance
Shayel started dance class on Friday. It’s a Christians ministry arts group that teaches ballet in a faith-based atmosphere. It’s pretty neat and she loves it so far. This evening, the girls wanted to dance to fast music with their princess dresses on. Here are some pics of them Related posts:
  1. Shayel’s first dance recital Shayel had her first dance recital tonight. She had a...
  2. wedding dance song We got the CD we’ve been looking for off and...
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Transfiguration Sunday
Preobrazhenie Hosted on Zooomr Luke 9:28-36 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) The Transfiguration 28About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of [...] Related posts:
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We don’t really love people
The pastor I noted below was talking about how Christians go out and “love people” all the time. We’re called to love, we’re called to “outreach” but consistently, people outside Christianity do not feel loved. Why? Because we are always giving, we are never humble enough to accept that we need to receive from them [...] Related posts:
  1. Finding God in the other This is such a great “sermon” from Samir Selmanonvic. I...
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Finding God in the other
This is such a great “sermon” from Samir Selmanonvic. I have no doubt the language and references will freak out a lot of Christians but IMO, the substance is profound and beautiful and right-on. The ideas of finding God in the other and accepting that God is present outside of Christianity and that he is present [...] Related posts:
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  2. We don’t really love people The pastor I noted below was talking about how Christians...
  3. speaking engagement with Ed Stetzer I’m listening to a live seminar with Stetzer from the...
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