The Hippie movement had brought 100,000 youth to Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco for the 1967 Summer of Love. By the end of 1969, many had died from drug overdoses. In December 1969, a young man was stabbed to death at a free rock concert in Altamont, California. Out of the ashes of the failed Hippie dream emerged the unexpected Jesus movement. A movement … [Read more...] about Chuck Smith: Father of the Jesus Movement
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Dear Child of God, you are unrepeatable
When the divine creator intentionally knit you together in your mother’s womb to be a one of a kind, unrepeatable, unique masterpiece designed to do his specific work (Psalms 139:15; Ephesians 2:10) there isn’t a human being alive who formed a better mold than you. Your family of origin, your tones and talents, your experiences and expressions, your bents and brokenness – it … [Read more...] about Dear Child of God, you are unrepeatable
Eugene Peterson: Poetic shepherd
Who would have imagined that 1.1 million people would watch an interview with Eugene Peterson and the musician Bono, on YouTube? Peterson was the author of over thirty books, including The Message, written over ten years, with 20 million copies in print. Bono, lead singer for U2, commented: “it’s very clear to me that Eugene Peterson is a poet as well as a … [Read more...] about Eugene Peterson: Poetic shepherd
Dr. J.I. Packer & Richard Baxter: God’s Essential Workers
We hear a lot about essential workers and essential services in these COVID-19 times. At 7 pm each night, many of us have been cheering for them, as we bang on our pots and pans. Dr. J.I. Packer, God’s essential worker, helps us rediscover Richard Baxter’s essential writings; not just for mortal life but more importantly for eternal … [Read more...] about Dr. J.I. Packer & Richard Baxter: God’s Essential Workers
Richard & Margaret Baxter: the fire of love in difficult times
In 1665, Richard and Margaret Baxter survived the Black Plague in London while 15 percent of Londoners perished that summer. King Charles II and most wealthy people fled London. The poor people were not allowed to leave. Only a small number of London pastors and doctors remained to cope with the overwhelming onslaught. Plague houses, quarantined by guards for 40 … [Read more...] about Richard & Margaret Baxter: the fire of love in difficult times