August 2011
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Greatest Apologetic
Christ follower, radically and wholeheartedly love your neighbor, as your own self. This is the greatest apologetic to an unbelieving world.
John 13v34,35: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. -Jesus
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“On paper, theology is captivating, it stirs the heart and mind and seizes the imagination. In person, theology is devastating, it shocks a man to his very core to see with his own eyes and feel in his very bones the truth that prayer changes reality and that Jesus, God of the universe, is moving in the world today. The current of this movement is one I simply must be swept away...
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Come Be a Nobody for Christ →
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Jesus is calling people who could compete in the corporate rat race (and win) — but either choose not to so that they can share the gospel with the neediest in Thailand or choose yes so that by excelling in their profession they can give gobs of money away for God’s global cause (something their co-workers wouldn’t understand). I believe that...
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True joy
If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered to us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot...
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Hint of sarcasm
I know that through language barriers and translation changes, meanings can be lost. But in Luke 12v32-34, when Jesus said,
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide for yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief...
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katie-ladie asked: I don't have a question, but I've just gotta say, reading your blog encourages me. I love learning about other people that are crazy about Jesus! And this World Race thing sounds amazing! I had never heard of it until now. I've kind of been on my own World Race type adventure for the past five years, working with YWAM in various places. Anyway, just wanted to say that you're...
“We may talk about Alexander the Great, Charles the Great and Napoleon the Great,...”
– John Stott (via aliciahatmaker)
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Maranatha!
Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence. -Isaiah 64v1
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“His word is in my heart like a fire,
a fire shut up in my bones.
I am weary of...”
– Jeremiah 20:9 (via candyheilman)
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Live for Another Age
Your 401k, buildings, investments, and gadgets will all be burned up. What will remain are the starving children you fed, the brothers in prison you visited, and the naked man you clothed. May we, like Moses, consider the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of this world, because we are looking towards the reward. May we live for another age!
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WatchCivilian: Market Mistress
Friends who deserve a quick listen.
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Christ follower, listen to this! →
David Platt- The Gospel Demands Radical Abandonment Pt. 3
As long as we give spare time and money, there will be millions of people dying without hearing the name of Jesus.
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Why I Go: The World Race →
Yes, I am aware, it makes no sense to the world to leave college and serve in impoverished areas among the least of these. But something that I came to terms with is that the things Christ calls His followers to, do not make sense to the world. The Kingdom of heaven is an inside-outside-upside-down kingdom, where you lose to gain and die to live. Where the first are the last and by losing...
In and From and To and Through: How Not to Hate... →
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As I step into the church, bass booms against my chest. Neon lights reflect off the worship leader’s guitar as he sings, “There is no one like our God,” with an auto-tuned effect on his voice. I feel slightly uncomfortable. As the song builds, my friend turns to me and says, “Doesn’t this sound…
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WatchHoyle: Florida Weather
Good friends who deserve a quick listen.
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Oh for a remnant..
Oh for a remnant who are desperate for the Spirit of God! Who are desperate for Christ to be exalted among the nations. Who are done with complacent living and are not willing to watch 6,000+ people groups die without hearing the Gospel while sitting comfortably. Who are willing to pray the price to see the Spirit of God shake a city and a nation. Who would be willing to wake up at 4am to pray,...
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Necessity of Prayer?
When the aim of your life is to effect as many people with the gospel of Christ, for the glory of Christ, you will find yourself given over to prayer.
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Pay little attention to the beautiful words and subtle discourse of the wise of the earth. Woe to those who look to human knowledge to satisfy their curiosity. It is the Creator who teaches the truth and instructs the heart of the humble. -Brother Lawrence
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A Journey of Unlearning
Over the last month, I have rejoiced, wept, laughed uncontrollably. I’ve been utterly confused, infuriated, extremely broken, and probably every other emotion imagined. You would of thought I was a teenage girl in High School, or on Jersey Shore. The Lord has brought me on a humbling journey of (attempting to) read through the gospels, without any preconceived ideas, notions, or opinions. ...
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Count the Cost
“Everyone please bow your heads and close your eyes. If you would like to accept Jesus Christ as your savior, raise your hand and pray this simple prayer. Jump through this hoop, don’t say those words. Hang out in this place with these people and not with them. And you will be healthy, wealthy, and life will be easy.” We’ve all sat through altar calls like that. Granted, I may have added...
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Prosperity?
Despite popular belief, Jesus does not want you to soak up in your wealth and comfort. A safe life, nice retirement, and your best life now is not God’s ultimate goal for your life. Nowhere in the teachings and life of Jesus is this even remotely portrayed as the gospel. He has created each of us to take the gospel to the ends of the earth, and I propose that anything less than radical...
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Awake, Awake, O Sleeper
We have so many opinions on social justice and so little intimacy with Jesus. Awake, Awake, O Sleeper!
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JAMES BARNETT: Definition of Beauty →
officialjamesbarnett:
“There have probably been days where I saw 300 vaginas before I got out of bed.” John Mayer on his love of porn (Playboy Interview here)
Right now, somewhere in America, there is a teenage girl who feels neglected and rejected by her father. She can’t figure it out but, for some reason, he…
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Oh for more men who will be simple enough to get in touch with God, and give Him mastery of their whole life. And learn His will and then give themselves as Jesus gave Himself, to the sacred service of intercession.
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PUPPIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! →
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“I urge you to consider and actually live as though each person you come into contact with is Christ.” -Francis Chan
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How Do You Fall In Love With Jesus? →
“The same way you fall in love with anyone else”
My friend Lauren wrote a great blog on falling in love with Jesus. Great thoughts to put into practice. (:
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Stumbled across a great New Years Challenge today. (Yes, I am well-aware that we are more than half way through 2011, but it’s never too late to join). ”No list. No goals. Just one word.”
Click on the banner above and join the conversation!
My word: ”Abide”
Stemming from Jesus’ words recorded in John 15; specifically vs 9-11.
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you....
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God’s love is meteoric, his loyalty astronomic, his purpose titanic, his verdicts oceanic- Yet in his largeness, nothing gets lost.
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“If the Holy Spirit moves, nothing can stop Him. If He doesn’t move, we will not...”
– Francis Chan, Forgotten God (via sweetmariep)
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Lord, I thank you that in your presence is fullness of joy. I ask right now that you would awaken our eyes to see the heavenly pleasures of intimacy with you. May we no longer settle for the counterfeit, false, and earthly “pleasures” of this world!
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The future of our nation will be determined by prayer not politics. -David Sliker
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Crossroads & Challenge
I posted a challenge a couple days ago, to put down your “Christian books” and read the Gospels alone for the month of August. If you haven’t read it, scroll down, or click here.
I’ve been trying to look at the Gospels without any preconceived notions and am being blown away by the life of Jesus and also my dogmas and opinions I had. We as the church have reduced Jesus’ commandments to a calling...
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WatchHow my heart breaks! How His heart breaks! Hear the stories of trafficking victims from around the world in the ground-breaking documentary: Nefarious
The Cold Facts of Modern Slavery
A child is trafficked every 30 seconds. – UNICEF
The average age of entry into commercial sex slavery in the United States is 13 years old. – United States Department of Justice
Human Trafficking occurs in...
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WatchMy friend James, great guy. If you haven’t checked out his organization/ministry take a gander.
officialjamesbarnett:
“Join Them On The Floor” Produced by Faires Wheel Films
Music Credit: Sigur Ros
The film is a “teaser”. It’s a 7 minute version of James’ full length talk he gives to churches, universities, and music festivals. James is always open to the possibility of coming to...
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iftheworldsatlargeyshouldiremain:
romantiq:
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Prayer Requests for Persecuted Christians... →
“Prayer is where the action is.” - John Wesley, God teach your church to get this. Please start with me.
