Entries from January 27th, 2010
I have been reading “Missional Renaissance: Changing the Scorecard for the church” by Reggie McNeal. It is really resonating with me. Here are quotes that spoke to me as I have been reading. The perception of outsiders will change only when Christians strive to represent the heart of God in every relationship and situation. They [...]
Tags: blessing · God's heart · mission of God · Missional Renaissance · partnering with God · people of God · scorecard · spirituality
Have you every tried to get God to do something? To give an answer or to take some action? Come on, sure you have. I know I have. I think we do this a lot more than we think we do. Perhaps unconsciously, but nevertheless, we try. We search the Bible for how to get [...]
Tags: accept and love · act · answer · fear · Forcing God · rituals · Trust
As we begin a new year, many folks take time to pray and ask God for a “word” for the year, for His directions. I know that I do. And this is always a good thing to do. But I have sensed some cautions. The first is in the asking for that word or direction. [...]
Tags: ask next question · deceived · desperate · force God · God's directions · God's opinion · God's timing · love · love sacrificially · manipulated · misled · promises · relationship · saying yes · Trust · word from God