Thoughts about Ruptures
Thought on ruptures within churches, organizations and families. Here’s a list of various points that seem to loom large right now.
Judged the Same Way
If we desire to be prophets in a hurting and broken world, then we must consider how the medium is the message. This includes the ways and the measures in which we judge. Paul says, “the one who prophesizes speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort (I Corinthians 14:3).”
Blessed are those who hear it.
Mark of Beast, Seal of Spirit
Someday, Jesus will again sigh deeply over the broken world and say “Ephphatha! (Be opened).”
Behold the Lamb.
Behold the Lamb, who is worthy to be praised.
Let every tribe, tongue and nation worship Him.
The Infinite Game: Play to Outlast
You cannot win at relationships. You cannot win at marriage. You cannot win at business. You cannot win at living.
If you think you can, you are playing the Finite Game.
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Communing in a Time of Separation
Western Christianity is experiencing a shift as we examine what it means to do life together and how we serve our neighbors (even our enemies). We are realizing the millennia-old call to follow Jesus remains the same, but the ways of being faithful are looking different.
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