Last week a friend gave me a copy of Mark Driscoll's Confessions of a Reformission Rev. (not to be confused with Augustine's Confessions). Driscoll doesn't take himself, or anyone else, too seriously. At times, he's caustic enough to peal the paint of a barn, but he's also usually dead on. I'm not too far into … Continue reading Confessions…of a Reformission Rev.
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summer connexion is off to a great start
A month doesn't look like it's that long on a calendar, but the month of May seemed very long and pretty boring. It was good to get back into the swing of things last night. It was great to see everyone again, to worship together and learn together, and eat together (Steak and Shake after … Continue reading summer connexion is off to a great start
summerconnexion: can your faith stand the test?
It won't be long now! Just over a week and we kick off summer connexion (that would be June 1st, 8pm). This summer we're looking at the short little book of 1 John. Don't make the mistake of thinking 1 John is a nice little book - it's earth shaking, or at least life shaking. … Continue reading summerconnexion: can your faith stand the test?
showing Christ clearly
Last Sunday night we talked about the Simple Life (no, not the stupid reality show. I'd like to say that I've never actually seen an episode, at least a whole episode, of the show). We talked about the life that has one single focus, one pure and holy passion (to quote the song). This becomes … Continue reading showing Christ clearly
adoniram judson’s letter of courting
Last night I mentioned that I had been listening to a short bio of a man named Adoniram Judson. He was the first missionary to Burma, and America's first foreign missionary. He went with his wife named Ann two weeks after they were married. The story of his life and ministry are remarkable, but I … Continue reading adoniram judson’s letter of courting
God Entranced 