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Tag Archives: God
Red Letter Rock Fest
Much to write about but gotta start somewhere… For those that love seeing great bands live you can’t beat Red Letter Rock Fest. What more can you say – 14 bands in 15 hours; all indoors in an air-conditioned arena. … Continue reading
Thoughts on Hell…
Today’s culture is so caught up in the here and now- that we forget (or ignore) what comes later. It’s sort of funny how people don’t like to talk about the reality of Hell (if we don’t acknowledge it then … Continue reading
Letting God do His thing…
It has been a really trying last couple of weeks. Lots going on at work and having to prepare and deliver a sermon for my Church Leadership class. I have a new appreciation for all those bi-vocational pastors out there … Continue reading
Yesterday and Tomorrow
Yesterday: Yesterday was a really weird day (ok – it actually started Saturday night). My brother-in-law calls about 10p asking if I want to go to the UT basketball game on Sunday in Houston at Reliant stadium. Of course I … Continue reading
All men “created” equal…
Saw a commentary yesterday about the Obama – reverend Wright uproar talking about racial tensions. A statement quoted really caught my eye… We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by … Continue reading
Through the eyes of the Irish
Interesting article about creational theology from the perspective of Irish history can be found here. Celtic Christians showed us how to connect our faith with the physical creation. They showed us how to engage those who do not yet know … Continue reading
Battlecry
I need to capture some major thoughts for expansion later… has my life made those around me closer to God? God – nothing is impossible for you! Glory, Honor, Power Ephesians 3:20 Dream Killers: media; online stuff; dumb-down reading; people … Continue reading
Attachment Styles…
Really interesting class last night. I learned much about myself if nothing else. Continuing our series on Counseling, we were discussing attachment styles and how our response to relationship impacts our “emotional cup”. Key point is that God designed us … Continue reading
Vulnerability…
Last night in student ministry small group we were going around talking about what each student needs. Idea was to put the concept of transparency into practice. There were a couple answers of “I need a job” but an overwhelming … Continue reading
Loving God…
Currently in a series of classes titled “Pastoral Care and Counseling”. Lots of good stuff but something from last night struck a chord – maybe because it is also what we are emphasizing in our student ministry. Point was that … Continue reading