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Monthly Look Back

January 28, 2012 6:00 am discussion, impact, lists

As with anything else in life, it’s good to pause and reflect every once in a while and blogging is no different. Writing this monthly look back helps me to see what God’s been showing me recently and also gives me an opportunity to say thank to everyone who has been a part here. For [...]

A Pleasant Surprise

January 26, 2012 5:00 am Encouragement

I went to add this guest post from Floyd before I had even read it. I know His heart and I knew it would be wonderful. What I didn’t know was his subject matter and how when I got to the end there would be tears in my eyes. Floyd, you’re a great blessing yourself [...]

Down to the Purpose

January 25, 2012 5:00 am book club, discussion, Encouragement

I know you may have all hear it before, but please forgive me for repeating this. It’s not only important, but it’s an idea that gets lost in the midst of our busyness, goals, ambitions, fears, complacency, and more. The Kingdom of God is advanced through love—sincere, honest, substantive, divine love. A great many are [...]

Every Step a Victory

January 24, 2012 3:19 am Encouragement

‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts. –Zechariah 4:6 You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the LORD is with you.” –2 Chronicles [...]

Community Sustains Awakening

January 23, 2012 5:00 am Encouragement, impact

Before I left Juneau, I shared a word that was stirring in my spirit and I know is always stirring in the heart of God. Community. Not the appearance or façade, but real, living community in the body of Christ and our own local expression. This type of community is more than a club or [...]

Sanctuary: Gates

January 22, 2012 6:00 am Encouragement, Sanctuary

Sanctuary– 1 : a place (as a church or a temple) for worship 2 : a place of refuge and protection Meditating on the beauty He’s created and the power of His words… Over the next few weeks while we’re in Japan, I thought it would be nice to share some photos from here. Psalm [...]

Seeing Significance (#8)

January 21, 2012 6:00 am discussion

I am currently rereading The Search for Significance by Robert McGee (disclosure). It’s an incredible book about “seeing your true worth through God’s eyes.” Once a month or so, I’ll be quoting a sentence or two from the book and then asking you to discuss. I realize you won’t have all the context, but I think [...]