In writing devotionals this week, I was taking a look at the seven churches addressed in book of Revelation. John was very systematic in addressing the churches. He followed this pattern: Address or Greeting Descriptive title of the Lord from the vision of chapter 1 Commendation Criticism, complaint, or condemnation Instruction or Warning Exhortation Promise …
Category: Musings
New Blog
I’ve been enjoying writing on Fluency for almost 6 months now.  I have to admit it has been more about creating a discipline in me to continually stay in God’s Word–think deeply about God, His Word, the church and the world around me–than writing to be read. But it has been fun to interact with …
Mind, Memory and Meditation
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (ESV) We can not renew our minds without the Word. We can not renew our minds without reflecting …
Living Grace Filled Lives
Romans 2:1-5 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who do such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man–you …
In Blogosphere or Blogspace (something like cyberspace)
Since most people probably use a blog reader (I use Google Reader) to access multiple blogs, I don’t normally “re-post” what others are saying. But out of the 20 or so blogs I browse I do come across some interesting material. Today I want to “re-post” a couple  http://gospeldrivenchurch.blogspot.com/2007/08/seeker-vs-missional.html I’m no so much interested in …
A lesson on the church as family
The church we had the opportunity to serve and serve with in the Dominican Republic just experienced a lose. A young man (early 30s) who was a part of the leadership team of the church passed away on Sunday. He became suddenly ill the second day we were in the DR. After several days of …
The Church and Cultural Relevance part 2
The issue of “relevance” seems to be a two-edged sword. On the one had, who doesn’t want to be relevant? Relevant can mean–having sensible or logical connection with something–like that which is currently being discussed. And the church should be part of the conversation. Relevant can also mean–having some bearing on or importance for real-world …