Archive for May, 2007
« Previous EntriesAmazed . . . and Wondering
Thursday, May 31st, 2007I just did something I’ve done many times before. It shouldn’t have been a big deal. I expect many of my readers will be unimpressed, and will wonder why I’m so amazed, and why I’m wondering. So let me try to explain.
Yesterday, while at a friend’s house, I heard the soundtrack from the movie Schindler’s […]
Sent in the Power of the Spirit
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007Part 6 of series: The Mission of God and the Missional Church
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In my last post I showed that Jesus sent His followers into the world to replicate His own mission of making disciples. We who follow Jesus are to make more followers of Jesus.
It’s easy to accept […]
Sent by Jesus to Continue His Mission
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007Part 5 of series: The Mission of God and the Missional Church
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In my last two posts I summarized the mission of Jesus. In a nutshell:
1. Jesus was sent by God in the power of the Holy Spirit.
2. Jesus was sent to proclaim the good news.
3. Jesus was […]
Memorial Day Gratitude
Monday, May 28th, 2007(It is my Memorial Day tradition to put up something that suits the day. This post is similar to one I posted in 2005.)
When I was young, Memorial Day was wonderful because it signified the beginning of summer. Even though I always had a few more days of school after the holiday, nevertheless, Memorial Day […]
Sunday Inspiration from Pray the Gospels
Sunday, May 27th, 2007Excerpt
“And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Luke 24:49
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Prayer
Dear Lord, on this Pentecost Sunday, we thank You for “power from on high.”
We thank You for the Spirit of Conviction, […]
Week in Review: May 20-25, 2007
Saturday, May 26th, 2007My Recent Blogging
Sunday, May 20: Inspiration from Pray the Gospels
Monday, May 21: Getting Older . . . What Goes Around Comes Around
Tuesday, May 22: Mission Impossible?
Wednesday, May 23: The Mission of God in the Old Testament
Thursday, May 24: The Mission of Jesus, Part 1
Friday, May 25: The Mission of Jesus, Part 2
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The Mission of Jesus, Part 2
Friday, May 25th, 2007Part 4 of series: The Mission of God and the Missional Church
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Yesterday I began to summarize the mission of Jesus in light of the mission of God in the Old Testament. I based my discussion on a passage from chapter 4 of Luke’s gospel. Here’s that passage, […]
The Mission of Jesus, Part 1
Thursday, May 24th, 2007Part 3 of series: The Mission of God and the Missional Church
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If you were to ask the average Christian, “What was the mission of Jesus?” you’d no doubt hear that Jesus came to die on the cross for our sins, so that we might have eternal life. […]
The Mission of God in the Old Testament
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007Part 2 of series: The Mission of God and the Missional Church
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God created human beings so that we might have fellowship with Him and serve as faithful managers of His creation (Gen 1-2). God was to be the King who reigned over heaven and earth, and we […]
Mission Impossible?
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007Part 1 of series: The Mission of God and the Missional Church
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In my early teenage years, nothing captured my imagination like the television classic, Mission: Impossible. Intricate plots, dire situations, ingenious devices, split-second timing – all of these combined to keep me on the edge of my […]
Getting Older . . . What Goes Around Comes Around
Monday, May 21st, 2007In my last two posts I’ve shared some occasions on which I had to deal with the fact of my getting older, at least in appearance. When I was much younger I used to think of this as cool. I remember, for example, when I went to the movies with my friends during my high […]
Sunday Inspiration from Pray the Gospels
Sunday, May 20th, 2007Excerpt
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 11:29
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Prayer
O Lord, how much do I need to set down the yoke I’m carrying and pick up Your yoke! I can get so […]
Week in Review: May 13-18, 2007
Saturday, May 19th, 2007My Recent Blogging
Sunday, May 13: Inspiration from Pray the Gospels
Monday, May 14: Hope in the Midst of Struggle and Suffering
Tuesday, May 15: How to Begin Life as a Saint
Wednesday, May 16: Getting Older . . .
Thursday, May 17: Getting Older . . . Even at 38
Friday, May 18: Getting Older . . . What Goes […]
Getting Older . . . Even at 38
Friday, May 18th, 2007In yesterday’s post I told the story of how, on my fiftieth birthday, I had just completed a 4-mile run when a young man complimented me for doing that “at your age.” Sounds pretty bad, doesn’t it? Well, I’ve heard worse things in my life.
In 1998 I was teaching a seminary extension course in Downey, […]
Getting Older . . .
Thursday, May 17th, 2007Last week I had a momentous birthday. Most people would say that I turned 50. I’ve actually been saying that I just entered my sixth decade. Might as well milk getting older for all it’s worth.
On the day of my birthday, I thought I’d celebrate in the late afternoon by going on a run in […]
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