Category: Christianity

Jul 13

Permissible yes, helpful, maybe not

By drjimo in Bible study, Christianity

Christian Liberty 23 “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up. 24 No one should seek his own good, but the good of the other person. 1 Corinthians 23-24 Holman Bible We need to look to be helpful and build up. As more and more is being …

choices, decisions, helpful, permissible

Jun 21

Servant Leader – Jim McClarey

By drjimo in Christianity, Church, Leadership, Ministry, Relationships, Servant Leadership

Servant Leader I am so glad I have been able to get to know, work along side, and become friends with this man. I’ve gone on 13 mission trips (and about as many ski trips) with Jim McClarey (in blue). Those who have gone on the mission trips know that being there with Jim is …

Body of Christ, Mission trip

Jun 05

C S Lewis Theology is like a map

By drjimo in Christianity, Theology

Theology is like a map. https://f1lt3r.github.io/mere-christianity/book-4/MereChristianity-Book4-Chapters1-2.pdf

May 09

“The ministry of listening” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

By drjimo in Christianity, Communication, Ministry, Servant Leadership

Christians have forgotten that the ministry of listening has been committed to them by Him who is Himself the great listener and whose work they should share. We should listen with the ears of God that we may speak the Word of God. “The ministry of listening” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://tollelege.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/the-ministry-of-listening-by-dietrich-bonhoeffer/ See also https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/688582-there-is-a-kind-of-listening-with-half-an-ear

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, listen, listening

Apr 29

About Good Friday – by M Gerson

By drjimo in Christianity

Nice piece by Michael Gerson on Christianity https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-hope-of-pardon-and-peace/2017/04/13/b52b848c-2069-11e7-a0a7-8b2a45e3dc84_story.html?utm_term=.7900d9b7973d “He [Jesus] was brought down by law and order allied with religion, which is always a deadly mix.” God is forever on the side of those who suffer. God is forever on the side of life. God is forever on the side of hope. If …

Apr 21

Go Where You Are Needed

By drjimo in Bible study, Christianity, Faith, Missions, Relationships

From Crawford Loritts https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/living-a-legacy/2017/04-2017/2017.04.09-go-where-you-are-needed-part-2/ April 2017 – Go Where You Are Needed, (2 Parts) After a while Christians have a tendency to hang around Christians. 7 barriers that make it hard for Christians to go to/reach out to/be with unbelievers (over time) We Get out of touch with our own neediness. Fear …

Mar 27

Sin

By drjimo in Christianity, Sin

…from 3/22/17 Equipped with Chris Brooks (31 min. mark) Every human has to deal with The original sin that destorts us, The actual Sin that tempts and distracts us, and The indwelling sin that manipulates us.

Mar 22

Awareness

By drjimo in Christianity, Community, Faith, Love, Relationships

May we have an awareness, as Jesus showed us, and shows us, of others and respond responsibly. My prayer is that God would give me that awareness and ability to respond in love.

Awareness

Mar 05

The God I Know (by Love & The Outcome)

By drjimo in Christianity, Relationships

Music Video / Video with lyrics / Lyrics Not religion, but the God I Know Music Video Video with lyrics Lyrics http://www.songlyrics.com/love-the-outcome/the-god-i-know-lyrics/

Mar 01

Surviving and Succeeding in Life and Ministry

By drjimo in Bible study, Christianity, Sermon Ideas

Surviving and Succeeding in Life and Ministry Sermon by (Navy Chaplain) Ron Pettigrew, 2/26/17, Wesley UMC When Ron went off to serve in the Navy, his father told him Son, take care of your people, because your people will take care of you. His scripture text for the sermon is Mark 1:29-39 Ron made 3 …