Beyond the gates, freedom awaits! Time to continue my journey through Yunnan Province, China
The Celebrity Pastor
Here is a link to a very thought provoking article on celebrity pastors. Please, read this and contemplate on how your pastor could use some support and encouragement
http://defendingcontending.com/2013/01/11/do-you-follow-a-celebrity-pastor/
Persian Proverb
He who knows not – and knows not that he knows not
Is a fool — shun him
He who knows not – and knows that he knows not
Is a child — teach him
He who knows – and knows not that he knows
Is asleep — wake him
He who knows – and knows that he knows
Is wise — follow him
Weekly Photo Challenge – Illumination
Caves are wonderful places. These pictures were taken in the Swallow Caves National Park in Yunnan China
Video — You: “What is my Calling?” Bible: “Exactly the Same as Everyone Else’s. Now Let’s Go!”
A great video by a friend of mine. Heed his words of wisdom and grow a truly strong, spiritually mature church wherever you are.
Rev. Foley says that every Christian has exactly the same calling. In other words, don’t say, “that’s not my spiritual gift!” That’s simply not Scriptural! For example, everyone is called to preach the gospel, not just the pastor of the church. If you only serve in ways that are comfortable to you, then you are not fulfilling God’s call upon your life to be a generalist. Ultimately, each one of us needs to be able to replicate a church entirely on our own!
YouTube Video Link – http://youtu.be/0TijPDT6PCk
For all of the latest podcasts on Preparation and on past Work’s of Mercy visit our Seoul USA Podcast Page!
The Doctrine of Adoption
The article below gives a very good overview of a doctrine that is often overlooked. Our being adopted into God’s family as His sons and daughters, becoming a co-heir with Jesus Christ is an essential teaching that is not stressed enough in our churches. Please take a look at this article and post comments.
http://covenantofgracechurch.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=11
January 2013 Newsletter
Here is the link to the January 2013 newsletter
Modern Slavery
Human trafficking is one of our generations greatest evils. There are a lot of good organizations out there (such as the A21 campaign) who are bringing attention to this problem and working on solutions. The church is beginning to add her voice to the effort to stop modern slavery as well. While doing research on this issue (which will be the subject of a future blog) Ta Ethne came across the following article which helps define the problem we are facing.
http://www.decodedscience.com/human-trafficking-worldwide-social-problem/21364
Take some time to read this and also check out such the A21 campaign — http://www.thea21campaign.org/
Good theology leads to social justice as beliefs are put into action. We must help where we can. Pray about how you and your church can make a difference.
Weekly Photo Challenge – Resolved
One of the things I would love to do is to take my kids to see the Univ. of Florida play a football game. While it may not happen this year, since Montana is so far away, one never gives up hope. Hats off to Albert, the UF mascot!
Albert – epitome of resoluteness
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner can carry about 250 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,700 times in 2012. If it were a Dreamliner, it would take about 7 trips to carry that many people.
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