Max Lucado has long been a favorite of mine. He is so able to paint word pictures that really bring God’s truth to light. Here is an excerpt. Check out the whole article in the link If God can tolerate my mistakes, can’t I tolerate the mistakes of others? If God can overlook my errors, [...]
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I was reading a powerful novel this week ( Wisdom Hunter by Randall Arthur) and the following quote has really hit home. What do you think? An easy, routine way of life which many associate with stability and security only gives man stagnation. Entrenched routine only spoils man and makes him simple and weak. On [...]
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I have continued to read “Missional Renaissance: Changing the Scorecard for the church” by Reggie McNeal. Here are more quotes that spoke to me as I have been reading. However, the fact that people are no longer willing to let others, including and especially the church, script their spiritual journey doesn’t mean that they are [...]
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A month ago I had the privilege to attend a Men at the Cross (MATC) weekend (www.crossmg.com) The MATC weekend recognizes that God made us to relate to symbols and ceremonies that connect us, thru our hearts, senses and emotions as well as our minds, to God’s truth. The MATC staff is so welcoming. In [...]
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I have been reading (actually for the 3rd time) Wayne Jacobsen’s “He Loves Me!” It has been a huge help to me and, I hope, would be for you. Here is an excerpt. What if you had a young child who was diagnosed with a rare blood disease? The doctors tell you that the disease [...]
Tags: anitdote · cleanse us of sin · conquered sin · cup of wrath · disease · Drinking the cup · fellowship · glory of fellowship · God · He loves me · health · Jesus · sin · Wayne Jacobsen