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Political Axioms
I do not have a lot of political savvy, but , on occasion, I have an observation, axiom, or thought. I found a couple I have spouted off in previous years on social media and decided to compile them… Continue reading
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Becoming a ROOTS Church, Parts 4 and 5 – Open and Transformational
ROOTS churches are open and transforming. Continuing the series. Continue reading
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The Case for Civility and the Search for Common Good
I have recently been hearing rants to the effect that these are days in which too much is at stake to be civil. We must be forceful, confrontational, and prophetic. Continue reading
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A Blessing for Explosive Times
God of hope in the midst of explosive sounds around us …. Continue reading
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Common Ground
What is common ground and why do we need to cultivate it? Finding common ground never means having to surrender the ground where you feel you must stand based upon principle. It is finding and recognizing the ground you… Continue reading
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Becoming a ROOTS Church, Part 3 – Obedient
Roots churches are obedient to the commands of Christ. O—Obedient—All roots churches are driven by their purpose “…for this cause…” Acts 6:7 illustrates the priests becoming “obedient to the faith.” We are a subversive people with a radical message, called… Continue reading
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Becoming a Roots Church, Part 2 – Relational
The R in ROOTS for being a ROOTS church is RELATIONAL. Continue reading
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Becoming a ROOTS Church, Part 1 – Introduction
“He that hath ear, let Him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.” (Revelation 3:7) Continue reading
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I Cannot Make God Smaller by My Unbelief
The trouble with many of us today, is that we have not found a God big enough for our modern needs. In varying degrees we suffer from a limited idea of God. – J.B. Phllips (Read More …… Continue reading
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Make a Friend Tomorrow.
Photo by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash Before you go to sleep tonight, you will most likely review your plans and appointments for tomorrow. Perhaps you will mentally prepare for them or pray about them. You will think about what you… Continue reading
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