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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: May 2007
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Thursday, May 31, 2007. Community and the Real Me. These are our magical tests of Christian Authenticity: Time spent alone. The daily grind. Isolation from external encouagement. The challenge becomes this: Can I maintain the life I lived for Jesus in the midst of the worshiping crowds when it's just me in my bedroom? Can I make choices for Holiness on both Sunday and. Here is the question: Which person is the real me - and why? Could it be that we actually see a more. Never think that your Christianity ...
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: Direction and Trust
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007. I wonder if I'll know when to take the next step. Will the curtain drop down and cleanly separate act two from act three? Will there be definition as my life continues? My tendency thus far has been to take the words of the Lord and put them on like handcuffs. In the name of "faithfulness," I cling onto to yesterday's yoke and last year's inspirations. I stay up late and wonder if I'm still bound to the words that were spoken to me years ago. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: June 2007
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Thursday, June 21, 2007. It can be a fine line between freedom and bondage; between healthy and unhealthy. It's one thing to fight for freedom, to reject conformity and religious bondage. It's quite another thing to pridefully and stubbornly separate yourself for separation's sake. I believe He is faithful to keep shining this spotlight on my heart day after day. He is graciously and patiently dealing with me now. In these years of merciful calm before the storm. Thursday, June 14, 2007. Always wanting m...
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: Freedom to Change Course
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Monday, February 19, 2007. Freedom to Change Course. I've been bumping into a theme in the books I'm reading and the messages I've heard preached lately. It's the idea of "change-ability.". Voice instead of God's. Of course, that couldn't be. And not that of the enemy. So often, we hear a word from God and run with it. not bothering to wait and see if things will change. Was it really God who told Abraham to kill Isaac? Yes Was it also God who told Abraham to spare Isaac? They said, "No, nothing.". And h...
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: Intersection
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Saturday, November 17, 2007. That's a lot different than the idea of "going to heaven.". How could such a foundational doctrine be so blatantly ignored (or simply misunderstood) in our churches? 160;Why have I grown up in the church my entire life and never heard this stuff until my twenties? 160;What would be different if we preached that God was coming back to make the world right again, and that you and I are the precious first-fruits of that resurrection? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: August 2007
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007. I wonder if I'll know when to take the next step. Will the curtain drop down and cleanly separate act two from act three? Will there be definition as my life continues? My tendency thus far has been to take the words of the Lord and put them on like handcuffs. In the name of "faithfulness," I cling onto to yesterday's yoke and last year's inspirations. I stay up late and wonder if I'm still bound to the words that were spoken to me years ago. Thursday, August 9, 2007. At times t...
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: March 2007
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Friday, March 30, 2007. So, I just realized that I had my settings fixed to where only other blogspot.com users could comment on my posts, but I just changed those settings. Now anyone should be able to leave comments on here - and please do. I Like to keep in touch this way and would love to hear your thoughts. Just click the "other" category and leave your name and/or blog. Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Sunday, March 25, 2007. Since my last post, I have been reminded of some truths that are important to k...
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: November 2007
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Saturday, November 17, 2007. That's a lot different than the idea of "going to heaven.". How could such a foundational doctrine be so blatantly ignored (or simply misunderstood) in our churches? 160;Why have I grown up in the church my entire life and never heard this stuff until my twenties? 160;What would be different if we preached that God was coming back to make the world right again, and that you and I are the precious first-fruits of that resurrection? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: Still Alive...
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Saturday, October 27, 2007. I guess it's been quite a while since I've written. I guess I just haven't felt very inspired to put pen to paper (or fingers to keys) these days. Same old, same old. But there are a few things happening in my life:. 2 I'm going backpacking! 160;This is an enormously exciting thing! 3 I'm engaged! 160;(just kidding. still single). I dare you to really get engaged just to throw everybody through a loop. November 17, 2007 at 3:01 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Off-Roading in The Kingdom: Erosion
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Thursday, September 6, 2007. I don't know that there has ever been a time in my life when I've felt less like a Christian. And I don't say that because I'm suddenly in the scandalous habit of hanging out in bars, fishing for a one night stand. I'm not. As a matter of fact, I'm at home spending quality time with some oreos and a glass of milk. . But there's still something about it all that feels a lot like erosion. Like the gradual chipping away of the Kingdom in my heart. . I read somthing once whe...
