What do you do when you feel absolutely overwhelmed by life? When you are trying to live a life of integrity, like I talked about yesterday, but attacks come from every side? What do you do when, like David talks about in the Psalms, there are “those who speak evil against my life.” How do…
Month: September 2009
On Integrity
The topic of integrity is something that has been coming up a lot in our circles here both in my teaching, as we’re walking through Acts, and in circumstances related to our overall community. The following are simply thoughts I have on integrity, so as you read, please don’t think I’m trying to be exhaustive…
What Does Organic Church Really Look Like, Anyway?
Thinking a lot about church lately. Yeah, I know – it’s my job. But I’m thinking more in terms of reformation and growth. You know, what we’re really supposed to be…and be about. At our church, we’re in a place where we’re re-thinking how things are done – What’s important. What’s NOT important. I find…
We’re Always Filled to the Rim With Something
On Sunday, we talked about being filled with the Holy Spirit in our Gathering Worship and then explored what that meant on a deeper level in Journey Groups following that. I was struck with how important two things are that must happen if we are going to be filled with the Holy Spirit, one active…
Hearts to Peru
I’m really excited that the people of The Gathering have recognized the work God is doing in the Yauyos region of Peru and have opted to follow His call for us to join Him. Last night in our ministry meeting, we officially adopted that area as a mission focus of our church and are joining…
My Enemy is NOT My Brother
In this battle, I must be keenly aware of the tactics and make sure I can identify the nature and strategy of my enemy and attack HIM and not engage in “friendly fire.” I must humble myself and realize that I can so easily put rounds in the barrel and the cross-hairs on my friends…and I’m not afraid to pull the trigger.
Caring Enough to Confront
I was reminded again last night just how fragile relationships are. I am always amazed at the speed with which something can be said or done that brings hurt to untold numbers of people or how quickly things can get blown so out of proportion when things are not dealt with quickly and directly. One…
