Should business and discipleship be mixed together? Do they belong together?
Well, actually, yes. Capitalism can actually be combined with kingdom work.
Most of us are familiar with the fallen evangelical leader, Ted Haggard. I had lost track of him until I read this story in Christianity Today. It is a must read. It is a story of forgiveness and the power of God’s Word. And, you should note, that Haggard’s continued love for the Word of God is having a profound impact on his own family and on Alexandra Pelosi (the daughter of the Speaker of the House).
Does this seem ironic to you? Actually, it’s very unfortunate and I feel sorry for his family. A simple accident seems like such a random a pointless way to pass away.
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I’ll bet you think you’re a rational shopper. I thought I was, too, until I read an interview with Dan Ariely. It’s a very short interview, but highlights something important about living in a successful and materialistic culture.
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My co-pastors and I are preparing to spend a year talking about discipleship in our church. That task is not without difficulties, and as I am beginning to study discipleship a problem emerges: Discipleship is easy and hard at the same time. Luke 14 makes the point very clear by taking a shocking turn.
Mark 8:22-26 has been a puzzling passage. It describes Jesus attempting to heal a blind man, but Jesus is only partially successful – so he has to give it another try. What’s the point? Is Jesus unable to properly heal in this instance? Could blindness get the better of Jesus if it was stubborn?
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Our Jr. and Sr. High students are currently working through Scot McKnight’s The Jesus Creed: Loving God, Loving Others. This may be one of the best studies we have ever done for a number of reasons, but I was particularly appreciative of the chapter “The Jesus Creed as a Table.”
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The personal testimony has gained considerable significance in American Christianity. So much so that some people insist that you remember the precise date and timing of your conversion. But is this biblical?
What books have had the most influence on your journey with Jesus Christ? Here are my top five, I hope to read yours!
Just a week ago I knew nothing about Willow Creek’s recent survey and the results published on Reveal. This week I can’t seem to get away from it (especially on blogs). Although I remain interested in Willow’s upcoming survey, I’ve been challenged by a few things that I have read.
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