My friend Rick posted this on his blog. Worth a read. Worth thinking about. Worth considering doing something about. And here's a follow-up post.
Monthly Archives: May 2004
“Looking for the right formula …”
The letter reads, "Every year we pray with youth to receive Christ as Savior when they say at first they are coming on rededication or for special service." A few observations: 1. Would it be better to give a variety of "decisional" opportunities as opposed to the big three? Occasionally more specific direction as to how one ...
Objectifying people …
"I hope we can reach [fill in the blank with a given grouping of people]!" With that kind of statement comes a variety of churches "targeting" a given group. Over the past years we have witnessed "biker" churches, "cowboy" churches, and a host of "brand" churches. What about reaching people - all people. I know the ...
Larry …
What about a story? Diabetic. Broken leg. Pneumonia. Lost finger. Alarming phrase used by doctor. Lost house. Lost cars. 51 years old. Away from wife. Scared. Little family. No care from family. Anxious. Electric wheel chair. Alone. Interested brother-in-law. Embers of faith. Hopeful for heaven. Like to live longer. Loves his church. Knows pain causes an ...
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Todd Littleton
Praying for John B (@ integris sw medical center) http://4sq.com/dj55IX - posted on 03/09/2010 07:44
Reducing Christianity to a mere worldview risks domesticating the radicality of the gospel. Ref: Desiring the Kingdom, James Smith - posted on 02/09/2010 14:38
Cohen Alan serves his one month celebration dinner. And you should taste the cake. (@ Ragsdale Casa) http://4sq.com/a1kuoT - posted on 02/09/2010 13:32
Grabbing lunch and a cake for a one month celebration this evening. (@ Baguette Bistro (La)) http://4sq.com/dD4s5I - posted on 02/09/2010 06:46
Rain, rain, fall here in the south central plains. (@ Doc's Rock House Retreat) http://4sq.com/ba8PrQ - posted on 01/09/2010 15:21
Dangerous Liaisons . . .
Thinking is dangerous. Were we to "doefully" stare ahead without so much as a sideward glance, we might find ourselves plugged into a way of life and thinking that will be our own end. I have a friend who thinks well. I find his thoughts on the situation in Iraq compelling. Take a read ...
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