Andrew Jones suggested Luke 10 offers a great “missional” picture for following Jesus. In a modern idiom(expression) he sees the ministry of the 70 as “Telling Stories and Throwing Parties.” The stories would be of the Kingdom of God and its reality in the lives of people. The parties … Continue reading
Read MoreListening to Andrew Jones yesterday left me with my own sense of “indigestion” as I contemplated the thought – “Do you value freedom or security?” Now Andrew did not “ask” this question, but inherent in the description of his life journey this “came through.” The issue is not one … Continue reading
Read MoreOne of my passions is life-long learning. I am volunteering with a group who has as its goal helping church leaders, pastoral staff and others continue to learn as our world changes. Through this relationship I have met Andrew Jones. Born in New Zealand and lived all over … Continue reading
Read MoreSome days you would rather walk. Today the horse laid down. Tommie and I arrived for a lunch date at the Senior Citizens Center. Her invitation to eat there may have implied her true feelings about my age. We got in the car to head back to the school … Continue reading
Read MoreI received the following in an e-mail this morning. It certainly reflects on how quickly we assume/presume when it comes to others.
Helen, the church gossip and self-appointed arbiter of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. Several residents were unappreciative of her activities, but … Continue reading
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