2011-07-06T20:04:08-07:00

Last updated on: July 6, 2011 at 8:04 pm   By

I recently had the opportunity to chat via Skype with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.  We discuss everything from his story, to the New Monasticism Movement, to his latest book: “The Wisdom of Stability: Rooting Faith in a Mobile Culture.”  He is also the author of: “God’s Economy: Redefining the Health and Wealth Gospel,” “New Monasticism: What it has to say to Today’s Church” & co-author (with Shane Claiborne) of “Becoming the Answers to Our Prayers: Prayer for Ordinary Radicals.”  You can also... Read more

2011-07-06T20:04:16-07:00

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Choosing To Trust in Times of Doubt: Sermon (Kurt) Here is a sermon that I gave this past weekend on the issue of doubt and trust.  It includes be falling off of the stage backwards Many of you have asked, so I thought I’d share this sermon with all of you! *PS – I make a comment about ‘stealing’ a tangerine from a field in the talk.  I didn’t steal it per se, because it was a neighbor friend of... Read more

2011-07-06T20:04:27-07:00

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I recently had the opportunity to chat via Skype with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.  We discuss everything from his story, to the New Monasticism Movement, to his latest book: “The Wisdom of Stability: Rooting Faith in a Mobile Culture.”  He is also the author of: “God’s Economy: Redefining the Health and Wealth Gospel,” “New Monasticism: What it has to say to Today’s Church” & co-author (with Shane Claiborne) of “Becoming the Answers to Our Prayers: Prayer for Ordinary Radicals.”  (more…) Read more

2011-07-06T20:04:38-07:00

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What a cool thing it is to connect with so many people, from so many places, and with so many perspectives.  I want to hear from others, about how God is at work in their own theological, philosophical, cultural, and social ethics journey.  For contribution opportunities, go here.  I personally do not endorse everything that the guest contributors may have to say; and it is possible that I will outright disagree with them on some points, but I am always... Read more

2011-09-16T18:58:33-07:00

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UPDATE: I ACCIDENTALLY POSTED PART 5 BEFORE PART 4! PLEASE READ PART 4 FIRST IF YOU CAN OR GO BACK AND READ IT! This is a series about women in ministry.  I have found that in most evangelical circles, women who are in ministry do not have the same opportunities as men.  Why is this?  It comes from a deep seeded belief that core leadership of a biblical church is found in men alone.  Women are equal in worth to... Read more

2011-07-06T20:04:51-07:00

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The following is an open letter to Mark Tooley and others who have criticized my Sojourners Article about the 4th of July.  Mark is the president of the “Institute on Religion and Democracy” (where his reflection on my article is posted) and also writes for “The American Spectator.” See either link for the relevant article. ———————————————————————————— Dear Mark Tooley, Let me start out by saying that I do not fully disagree with your concern about my view of America.  My... Read more

2011-07-06T20:04:59-07:00

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UPDATE: I ACCIDENTALLY POSTED PART 5 FIRST AND PART 4 SECOND. HOPEFULLY YOU READ THIS POST FIRST AND THEN MOVE ON TO PART 5. BLESSINGS! This is a series about women in ministry.  I have found that in most evangelical circles, women who are in ministry do not have the same opportunities as men.  Why is this?  It comes from a deep seeded belief that core leadership of a biblical church is found in men alone.  Women are equal in... Read more

2011-07-06T20:05:17-07:00

Last updated on: July 6, 2011 at 8:05 pm   By

This is a series about women in ministry.  I have found that in most evangelical circles, women who are in ministry do not have the same opportunities as men.  Why is this?  It comes from a deep seeded belief that core leadership of a biblical church is found in men alone.  Women are equal in worth to God, but are limited in their function within the body of Christ.  Here is the kicker, I think that Scripture might tell a... Read more

2011-07-06T20:05:27-07:00

Last updated on: July 6, 2011 at 8:05 pm   By

This is a series about women in ministry.  I have found that in most evangelical circles, women who are in ministry do not have the same opportunities as men.  Why is this?  It comes from a deep seeded belief that core leadership of a biblical church is found in men alone.  Women are equal in worth to God, but are limited in their function within the body of Christ.  Here is the kicker, I think that Scripture might tell a... Read more

2011-07-06T20:05:34-07:00

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What follows is a manuscript from a sermon I have preached on a few occasions.  I walk through the whole book of Philemon.  Love to have you follow along in this series.  My prayer is that it will inspire you to “forgive as you have been forgiven…” The rest of the 5 part series is here. ——————————————————————————————- 20I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. 21Confident of your... Read more

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