This article is a follow up article to Building Churches that Align with Jesus’ Outcomes. There I talked about how important it is to rightly discern what Jesus’ outcomes are for his church. I suggested that the big commands of loving God, loving neighbours, and making disciples can be broken down into specific measurable behaviours that help us to know if we’re growing healthy … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Structure and Outcomes
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
God’s Three Tents
When I was a kid, summers were spent sleeping in a tent. This was before the age of RVs, tent trailers, or motorhomes. You know, before glamorous camping (“glamping”). Back in the day, “roughing it” was the only option. No hot water. We cooked over an open fire or gas burner. Bugs were everywhere. In the rainy Pacific Northwest slugs slimed everything. One morning we woke up to … [Read more...] about God’s Three Tents
Kingdom Living Blueprint: Citizens of the Kingdom
“All governments are under God. In so far as there is peace and order, it’s God's order. So, live responsibly as a citizen. If you’re irresponsible to the state, then you’re irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you’re trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear.” Romans … [Read more...] about Kingdom Living Blueprint: Citizens of the Kingdom
Maria Woodworth-Etter: Under the Power
Before the healing ministries of Aimee Semple McPherson and Kathyrn Kuhlman, there was Maria Woodworth-Etter. Born in 1844 in New Lisbon, Ohio, a population of 800, she was an unlikely healing pioneer with little to no church exposure. Her abusive alcoholic dad bankrupted the family, before he died of sunstroke, leaving them destitute: “…when (my father) took one drink, … [Read more...] about Maria Woodworth-Etter: Under the Power
The Influencer
Sarah was a quiet girl with long curly hair and beautiful green eyes, who loved snow. When she prayed for snow for her birthday the year she turned 12, it didn’t seem weird, except her birthday is in April, typically a month of showers and flowers. But that year it snowed for just one day – on Sarah’s birthday! Sarah Therese (Therese is her middle name) grew up in a … [Read more...] about The Influencer