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 typed up a few interesting facts about Mary McLeod Bethune and found some pictures.
Click here for information and pictures on Mary McLeod Bethune.
Apr 21
Four Alls of the Great Commission
http://www.cmfnow.com/articles/pt570.htm
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 Last Supper instituted.
Pilate’s wash basin: After dealing with the crowd, Pilate washed his hands (in front of the crowd)…and sent Jesus to the cross. This one is deeper (and needs to be developed).
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.
In the message, Lee gives much of his life story.
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…
We (people) are turning from:
- Word to image
- Action to spectacle
- Truth to feeling
- Conviction to sentiment