the first shall be last

there seems to be a lot coming at me right now…i’m trying to come to terms with this idea of the american dream – and that the first shall be last, and the last shall be first “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:16 “Here it is again, the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first.” Matthew 20:16 – The Message This is actually a parable about God’s generosity…and of man’s jealousy. I’m trying to explain to... Read The Rest →

amish forgiveness

as I have been preparing myself to lead worship this week – the Amish massacre has been heavy on my heart – in fact – really hard to think about in light of singing to God Thoughts that come to mind: Anger, disbelief, satan, evil, confusion Thoughts that don’t come to mind: Forgiveness? That’s something that the families and Amish community have been dealing with. But sometimes hard experiences, difficult times and difficult thoughts, result in worship… Amish grandfather: ‘We must not think evil of this man… POSTED: 2:30 a.m.... Read The Rest →

Shane Bernard testimony/encouragement

Shane Bernard testimony (during concert @ University of Delaware September 2006) tomorrow is a really important day for you sometimes we limit ourselves to two options: being called to business/and to church once a week —– or —– to full-time ministry – but we don’t need to separate our faith like this read about life/love/considering nothing we have as our own/walking in a low and humble spirit there is such an amazing platform that God has put in your life consider your calling, alive to shout the greatness of God,... Read The Rest →

systematic theology

Derek Webb said he had a good season – studying the character of God in a systematic way – yet he observed that these were his most unloving years towards people… “Systematic theology is only beneficial to us in so as far as God is in fact systematic – and know he is…but it was G.I. Packer who said that the only true biblical theology is a theology with loose ends all over the place, with the mystery left in tact….” I want my life to count for Jesus, beyond... Read The Rest →

idea

This is from April 2006… What good is the armor of God without the warrior inside of it? We need a generation who will stand and to keep on standing – not to give into the way of the world – not to live a little compromise right here – Lord – make me the warrior who will stand united with an army for YouGod has called us to stand for the cause of Christ – make a fresh declaration Idea: A prayer room in the city – targeted for... Read The Rest →

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