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Zacchaeus and Transformation

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Zacchaeus was a wee little man and a wee little man was he
He climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see

These opening lines to the children’s song Zacchaeus are, unfortunately, the only thing many Christians know about this man. “Oh yeah, he was short and climbed a tree to see Jesus.” What so many fail to realize is that he is one of the supreme examples in Scripture on the issue of repentance and transformation. His turning from a life of skimming extra money from his job to repaying four times the amount he had stolen is unparalleled. The transformation from a despicable tax collector to a disciple is as complete as it is unexpected.

As we continue work on The 180° Project, Ta Ethne hopes to introduce the reader to the awesome power of God demonstrated in many lives, including Zacchaeus. Repentance is such a crucial component to the gospel that we feel compelled to bring resources that will help the Christian church worldwide both understand it better and proclaim it more. Join in prayer with us about this exciting project and if you have any powerful stories about repentance, please share them with us at taethne@outlook.com

 

Weekly Photo Challenge – The World Through My Eyes

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I love meeting people from all over the world. These two people became special as I was the first Westerner they had ever met. Friendly, a little shy and eager to expand their world even as I expanded mine. I see the world as a collection of people, all unique, that I want the opportunity to meet and share life together with.

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New Resource Coming

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The debut of the newest resource from Ta Ethne is here! Dominos: A Dynamic Commentary on Jude is finally available in digital form on Kindle. This weekend, Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd it will be free to download. The print version of this resource will be available before the end of the month from Amazon and also directly from us. We are excited to offer this, the first in a series of commentaries we are planning for the future.
Pass the word and make sure to grab your free copy this weekend. We believe you will enjoy it. Watch for announcements of the print debut later in June.

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Tuesday Book Review — Listening Skills

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Yes, yes, I know that I normally post these on Wednesdays, but due to a busy schedule we are putting it up early this week. This is a good read for all ministers and those who desire to become better listeners. I would recommend that everyone in a church leadership position be required to read this.

Listening & Caring Skills: A Guide for Groups and LeadersListening & Caring Skills: A Guide for Groups and Leaders by John S. Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A required read for a class I am taking this summer, I approached the book with some skepticism. I have been pleasantly surprised to find this book practical. While I might use different terms than the author to describe some of the skills mentioned, I have no real quibble with his observations. This book is good for both individuals and groups. What has been fascinating to me, is reading about a particular tactic used and thinking, “hey, that’s what I’ve been doing,” without knowing what the label was. Grab it, it will help you become a better listener.

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Wednesday Book Reviews

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Two very different works are reviewed this week. Both are well worth your time. The first is a short from Dave King, the second is a very compelling story (fiction) about a POW named Jacob Walden. Since they are amazon review links, here are the shortcuts:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R3I7BKEKQEQBIQ/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
http://www.amazon.com/review/RFX9TCXSAI2VS/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm