October 2012
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DELETING THIS BLOG
Hey friends,
I’m deleting this blog.
If you would like to still correspond on here please follow my blog
Gospel of the Kingdom
Thank you! It’s been real, it’s been fun, it’s been real fun!
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gospelofthekingdom:
Your faith depends on your presuppositions about the Bible. The implications of this realization are all encompassing. Any statement that begins with, “The Bible says …” is actually a statement about what the speaker believes. This is equally true whether you are Rob Bell or John MacArthur. You are all working from the same source material here. The chant of Joel Osteen,...
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CAN WE JUST HAVE A HOLY GHOST PARTY RIGHT UP IN HURRRRRRR; MET THE DEADLINE, THANK YOU PAPA!
September 2012
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gospelofthekingdom:
As we look at the world on a global scale, everything is far from okay. There is much injustice for the righteous to ache over. Consider the following facts:
Sixteen percent of the world lives on less than one dollar per day. [1]
Forty percent of the world lives on less than two dollars per day. [2]
Eighty percent of the world lives on less than ten dollars per day. [3]
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Salvation in ill-fitting blue pants →
gospelofthekingdom:
The testimony of activist Jeremy John, written for Geez Magazine, who spent six months in prison for civil disobedience while working to close the School of the Americas where he found Christ.
I lived in a state of incredible tension for the next few months. I found the chapel, and I found a Bible. Before prison, I had set out to read the entire Bible, and, depending on...
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gospelofthekingdom:
Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness, and pride of power, and with its plea for the weak. Christians are doing too little to make these points clear … Christendom adjusts itself far too easily to the worship of power. Christians should give more offense, shock the world far more, than they are doing now.
-Dietrich...
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gospelofthekingdom:
Consider how the gospel sounded upon its first hearing in the first century. A Galilean Jew named Jesus was executed by crucifixion for alleged crimes against the state by the Roman government; three days later God raised him from the dead, and he is now the world’s new emperor. That’s the gospel! It’s not an explanation; it’s an announcement. It’s the surprising...
Hey friends, I currently need to raise $1,220 in 4 days (October 1st) to stay on the field with The World Race. If you could pray about helping and do so, and/or spread the word, I would be so grateful! Every dollar counts! Thanks friends; and you can donate here if you’re able to do so.
Grace & Peace
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gospelofthekingdom:
Without equivocation or hesitation I fully and completely admit that I deny the resurrection of Christ. This is something that anyone who knows me could tell you, and I am not afraid to say it publicly, no matter what some people may think… I deny the resurrection of Christ every time I do not serve at the feet of the oppressed, each day that I turn my back on the poor; I...
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Father Christian de Chergé
gospelofthekingdom:
Christian de Chergé was a French Catholic monk and the Trappist prior of the Tibhirine Monastery in Algeria. With the rise of radical Islam in 1993, Father de Cherge knew that his life was in danger. But instead of leaving Algeria, Father de Chergé chose to say and continue his witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. On May 24, 1996, Father de Chergé was beheaded by Muslim...
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gospelofthekingdom:
“Jesus gave (his followers) a new way of life to live. He gave them a new way to deal with offenders — by forgiving them. He gave them a new way to deal with violence — by suffering. He gave them a new way to deal with money — by sharing it. He gave them a new way to deal with problems of leadership — by drawing upon the gift of every member, even the most humble. He gave...
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Tapestry →
gospelofthekingdom:
A great sermon series by Greg Boyd on what has shaped their church’s beliefs and different traditions throughout historic movements and factions of the Christian faith. It’s a nice overview of church history, and the Q&A’s at the end are rad. I especially enjoyed the Anabaptist thread; and have already posted a link to that. Enjoy!
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As if Tumblr didn't need another Hye Sung Francis conversation
Francis: Does your mom speak in tongues?
Me: No, I wish!
I wish my mom was a big black woman sometimes.
Francis: HAHAHAHA
Me: Shoot, I wish I was sometimes.
Francis: HAHAHA
who doesnt
furreal
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shine as jewels
alexmonacella:
“Diamonds do not dazzle with beauty unless they are cut. When cut, the rays of the sun fall on them and make them shine with wonderful colors. So when we are cut by the cross, we shall shine as jewels in the kingdom of God.”
— Sadhu Sundar Singh
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How To (And Not To) Respond to the Current Crisis... →
gospelofthekingdom:
A great article by Jon Huckins with Red Letter Christians. Please read.
My heart is heavy.
Every day for the past week, every social media outlet has told their version of the current uprising stretching across the Middle East (Egypt, Libya, Yemen) . Whether it’s pictures of Embassy’s burned to the ground, rioting citizens or highly politicized comics, the surge of...
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Brother Lawrence
gospelofthekingdom:
A seventeenth-century French monk known as Brother Lawrence wrote of his experience with God: “I began to live as if there were not one in the world but Him and me. I adored Him as often as I could, keeping my mind in his holy presence and recalling it as often as it wandered. I had no little difficulty in this exercise, but I kept on despite all the difficulties and was...
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Watchgospelofthekingdom:
Great overview of the Anabaptist Tradition given by Greg Boyd at Woodland Hills Church on May 13th, 2012.
Part one and two can be found here.
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gospelofthekingdom:
Jesus lived a life and died a death committed to peace. In life, he taught his followers to offer creative non-violent responses to any violence inflicted against them. He offered forgiveness to those burdened with sin and guilt. He befriended the outcasts and marginal members of society. He confronted those who oppressed the poor and condemned those who practiced injustice....
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This is super important. Does anyone know if I can somehow export some books from my Logos library to PDF files to get onto my Kindle Touch?
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Watchgospelofthekingdom:
Chuck Colson, Greg Boyd and Shane Claiborne represent three generations of influential evangelicals engaging in an intriguing discussion on the role of faith and politics as well as a great Q & A session.
The best video on faith and politics I’ve seen in awhile. Worth watching many, many, many times.
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Happy Henri Nouwen Day
gospelofthekingdom:
Henri Nouwen (1932 - 1996) was a Dutch Catholic priest who became an esteemed professor at both Yale and Harvard, but then followed the path of “downward mobility” in his pursuit of Jesus. He left the public eye to work among those struggling to survive in Latin America and then joined the work of L’Arche Daybreak Community in Canada. He was a “wounded healer” whose...
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Welcome!
gospelofthekingdom:
I felt like it’s time for a change, so this is the start of a new blog. My old blog, Do. Love. Walk. will still be active, but my goal is to primarily use this one. Bare with me as there are things that may be in construction these first days. I’m looking forward to great discussions and getting to know you all!
Grace & Peace, Michael
Hey friends. This is my new...
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The phrase “Kingdom of God” or “Kingdom of Heaven” is in the gospels some 84 times; compared to the word “cross”, which only appears 17 times, and “gospel” or “good news”, which only appears 23 times. The Kingdom of God was the central message of Jesus.
What part of loving your enemies is satisfied in killing them?
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Theology happens not through the mere systemization of propositions but when one ceases trying to capture God and is instead, having been drawn in by inexhaustible love and grace, captured by God.
Russell Almon
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What I believe is so magnificent, so glorious, that it is beyond finite comprehension. To believe that the universe was created by a purposeful, benign Creator is one thing. To believe that this Creator took on human vesture, accepted death and mortality, was tempted, betrayed, broken, and all for love of us, defies reason. It is so wild that it terrifies some Christians who try to dogmatize their...
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Theology and Unity: Alvin's Response
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Alvin Rapien
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Great response from my friend Alvin on theology and unity and the need for dialogue in theological discussion.
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“If you are feeling pain, get deeper and closer to His heart. Press in for His face-to-face presence. Nothing will seem difficult when He is only a breath away. You too will be compelled by love. I know the Beatitudes are all true. God is worthy to be praised through any crisis, and in the end we will be blessed.”
Compelled by Love, Heidi Baker
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“It is a fearful thing to hate whom God hath loved. To look upon another – his weaknesses, his sins, his faults, his defects – is to look upon one who is suffering. He is suffering from negative passions, from the same sinful human corruption from which you yourself suffer. This is very important, do not look upon him with judgmental eyes of comparison, noting the sins you assume you’d never...
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invisibleforeigner:
“Christian willingness to kill other Christians in the name of national loyalty is surely one of the assumptions many Christians assume is not to be questioned. Yet no assumption has contributed more to the accommodation of Christianity to secular ways of life than the presumption that Christians have no problem with war. For Christians to be nonviolent is not just another...
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Christ has initiated the ministry of reconciliation by becoming sin and taking our curse upon himself while we were yet sinners. We are now called, as Kingdom people to follow Christ’s example of humility and to restore shalom to this war-torn world.
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Jesus proclaimed good news to the poor, but so few of us are willing to follow in his footsteps. The costs seem too high. Our love of wealth and comfort has dulled our senses to the needs of others. We have not been generous or merciful. Somehow we stopped teaching that we need to lose our lives to gain them, and we decided that wealth and worldly success are not the enemies of the kingdom...
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“In light of the events in the last few days involving attacks on American diplomats in foreign countries (and the ensuing political conflict), let’s remember one thing: Our fight is not with flesh and blood. As Christians, our real enemy is not Libyans or Egyptians or Muslims or President Obama or Governor Romney. Our enemy is the one who infects our hearts with hatred and violence and...
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Pacifist Fight Club - Round 3 →
[GOING ON RIGHT NOW]
Join us as we gather for Round 3 of Pacifist Fight Club to hear brief presentations from an all female fight team, and engage in open conversation about the least of these and other important topics including:
Torture
Immigration
Prisoners
Poverty
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6 Suggestions for Christians for Engaging in... →
A great article from Sojourners by Justin Fung Worth the read.
Ultimately, it comes back to God. As the people of God, it has to.
Prayer is not simply a way for us to petition God on the things we’d like to see happen, or to try to get God on our side: “Please let (insert presidential candidate) win!” or “Please keep (insert presidential candidate) from winning!”
It is also, and more importantly,...
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alexmonacella:
Lord Jesus, you taught us to pray. Now help us pray for our daily bread while laboring with love for those who hunger. Show us how to hallow your name while striving for justice in our relationships and in society. May our whole lives become a prayer, ever to your glory. Amen.
{Common Prayer}
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“People need Jesus. But they need the Jesus who lived and lives in God’s larger narrative, not just a set of theological beliefs. Scripture tells us a story that has the ability to transform individuals, to lift communities out of poverty and to build nations that are free, just and compassionate.’ It’s a story powerful enough, good enough, and hope-filled enough to...
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Ivan Illich, the philosopher and social theorist, was once asked, “What is the most revolutionary way to change society: Is it violent revolution or gradual reform?” He gave a careful but very insightful answer: ”Neither. If you want to change society, then you must tell an alternative story.”
The church has the most revolutionary story in the history of humankind, but...
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“I’ve been in conversations with people before who will say that going to this extreme of putting people in motel rooms or buying them food or letting them sleep on your couch, those steps are secondary and of lesser importance. What those people really need is the Gospel. So, if you really want to love them the way Jesus means it when he says, “Love your neighbor as...
