"SAVE"

What does it feel like to be saved?

Are you saved by what you believe?

I use the term “saved” cautiously, knowing that it won’t communicate what I mean to many, especially (but not limited to) my atheist friends. But I want to be clear: Living into the Way of Jesus is neither a set of beliefs you subscribe to, nor a set of actions you aspire to.

There’s a longstanding see-saw debate among Christians: Are you saved by what you believe? Or saved by what you do?

If I may I be so bold: No. And no. Continue Reading…

My Encounter with God

September 29, 2011 — 5 Comments

My unexpected encounter with God this past Sunday all started when I perused Google+…

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I’m Back

September 25, 2011 — 8 Comments

I had a powerful time with God this morning. He wants me to start blogging again.

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The Bible in 3 Words

September 19, 2011 — 2 Comments

Erin: We study the Bible and all, but I really don’t know what’s in there.

Me: Okay. I want you to summarize the Bible in three words.

Kay: She can’t summarize anything in three words!

Me: Three words.

Erin: “Bunch. Of. Jews.”

9/11: Terror and Worship

September 11, 2011 — 1 Comment

Worship leader David Ruis redirected the terror and fear of 9/11 into worship, as captured on this amazing album.

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A Monty Python sketch shows us how unchurched people see the Bible.

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The story behind an old hymn surprises me on Mother’s Day. How do you experience the presence of God in the midst of your busy life?

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Osama bin Laden has been killed. Should we rejoice? Or can we learn the Way of Jesus from Doctor Who?

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My ballot was larger than usual, so voting took me two nights. Set aside enough time to do your homework. A good election needs your voice.

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North American Christianity is big on doing, not being. Let’s recover spiritual prayer as a way to build relationship with God. In a video blog post, I share some practices that may help you.

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