June 2015 archive

What are we going to do about racism?

What are we going to do about racism? Introduction (originally posted 2015; update at the bottom) While we have made some progress in our country, will still have racism. We need to work to reduce it. (Realistically, we probably won’t be able to eliminate it in our lifetimes any more than our ability to eliminate …

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WHY DOESN’T GOD MAKE HIS EXISTENCE MORE OBVIOUS TO PEOPLE?

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The pursuit of excellence begins with frustration, but succeeds with optimism.

When you're more passionate about excellence than others…http://t.co/pochvJHrRI ! pic.twitter.com/0bKQ12jBxi — Dan Rockwell (@Leadershipfreak) June 15, 2015

Medes & Elamites and other notes on Pentecost

Interesting aspect of #Pentecost: the Medes & Elamites, listed in Acts 2:9 as being *present*, were extinct cultures! These people would have been decendants of these cultures living in Jerusalem. Thanks @howardleewhite for the great sermon today. (See also Wikipedia for more on these extinct cultures.) Other Notes The gift of the spirit is translation …

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The Essense of Leadership in 5 Letters – yep SERVE

  The Essence of Leadership in Five Letters: http://t.co/3EObmXvrTk ! pic.twitter.com/iTl1o0dyBC — Dan Rockwell (@Leadershipfreak) June 14, 2015

Theophilus means God Friend

There are many theories about who Theophilus is; the person to whom Luke writes his gospel and the Atcs of the Apostles.  The most obvious answer may be right under our noses. Theo means God. Phila means friends. It is written to God’s friend. it is written for us. Ex 33:11 The Lord spoke with Moses face …

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I’m Working On The Building

This is a great gospel hymns.  Wikipedia says it is likely a negro spiritual. It has been been recorded and performed by many, including B. B. King, Elvis Presley, the Oak Ridge Boys, and John Fogerty. BB King’s lyrics: I’m working on the building It’s a true foundation I’m lifting up a bloodstained Banner for …

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