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May 05
Mary McLeod Bethune
Today (May 5, 2016) we had the (‘first annual’) Community Prayer Breakfast in Macomb, IL. It was very well attended and the program was excellent. In Dr. Jack Thomas’s message he spoke of Mary McLeod Bethune. She was a great lady and great educator. I’ve seen her statue in Lincoln Park in Washington, DC. I …
Apr 21
Four Alls of the Great Commission
http://www.cmfnow.com/articles/pt570.htm http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1104232498086-161/The+Four+Alls+of+the+Great+Commission+-+Copy.pdf Matthew takes us from the particular to the universal (Jewish disciples to disciples from all nations The Four “Alls” of a Truly Comprehensive Vision http://biblicalblueprints.org/the-four-alls-of-a-truly-comprehensive-vision/
Apr 05
Responsibility v Accountability
There are many ideas relative to Responsibility and Accountability that come from episode 5 of Christianity 101 by Kirk Winslow (Jesus at 2 a.m.) I prefer being responsible over accountable. more later.
Mar 24
The Three Bowls of Jesus’ Last 24 Hours on Earth
I like the comparison and contrast of the Three Bowls of Jesus’ Last 24 Hours on Earth Wash basin: Jesus Washes the disciples feet (at the Last Supper). He showed us that we are to be servants of others. Bowl of bread: broken and shared together at the Last Supper. Fellowship. Remembrance. Institution of the …
Mar 22
Habits for our holiness – spiritual disciplines
http://www.amazon.com/Habits-Our-Holiness-Spiritual-Disciplines/dp/080241348X Potential book for Bible study
Mar 06
Lee Strobel, Apologetics
Lee Strobel (was an atheist who became a Christian and pastor and author) gives a message. He says that if Jesus lived in his house with him, he would notice two things about Jesus The door is open for questions. You can always ask Jesus questions. Jesus is authentic. He lives consistent with his message. …
Feb 23
Today’s thinking
from Stuart Briscoe’s message. 2-23-16 on WDLM-QC (original date unknown). “The Church’s Responsibility, Part 2” People think and act differently. This needs to impact that way we communicate and minister. The problem of secularization: People are turning from a concept of transcendence and find meaning in the immediate and the material. ideas from Alex Guinness… …
Feb 18
Disciples bear
Day 9 of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s 40 Day Journey Bonhoeffer says disciples.. Instead, they bear what is laid upon them and what happens to them in discipleship for the sake of Jesus Christ. Finally, disciples will not be weakened by suffering, worn down, and embittered until they are broken. Instead, they bear suffering, by the power …
Feb 16
Ekklesia, church, religion
Sermon idea. talk about the progression Ekklesia > church > religion assembly of believers is the foundation (and this should always be remembered-keeping the main thing the main thing). (see also http://faith.drjimo.net/ekklesia/) talk about the pros and cons of each (especially church, religion). Jesus at 2 am has a good podcast Turning Theology into Church …
1 John 4:19
http://quoteseverlasting.com/quotations/category/c-s-lewis-2/