…aren’t based on fear.
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Lines And Erasers
The last post about gate-storming prompted a couple of interesting responses. Rather than detailing those conversations, I’d simply like to leave you with a thought to ponder. I believe dividing the world into them and us is a mistake. I do it too often, but I believe it’s wrong. I have a sense that whenever […]
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Regarding yesterday’s post – it’s easy to oppose evil. Lots of horrible stuff in the world, like child sex trafficking for example, and it’s easy to get angry and want to go all Rambo about it. Easy to want to gather a group of like-minded folks and storm the gates, take down the bad guys, […]
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Maybe we can change things without violence.
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As a follow-up to last time (Gardening), I’ve read, and re-read, The Parable Of The Sower (and Jesus’ explanation that follows) several times this week. I’m not a theology guy, so I’m sure there’s a lot I don’t understand. But one thing is extremely clear. The soil conditions are pretty darn important. Jesus seems to […]
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Jesus told a story about a seed-sower. His parable referred to the kingdom message and those who hear it in a variety of conditions. But I have a couple of questions. Who grew the plants? Every gardener knows – once the seeds are in the ground, the plants are on their own. Scattering seeds is […]
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You and I CAN change the world…
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Here’s something everyone can do to support the kids at the Home of Hope. Some people can’t come to Northern Colorado to ride bikes with us. I get that. But everyone – everyone – can do The HOPE & FREEDOM CHALLENGE. It’s virtual, so you can do it anywhere. People literally all around the world […]
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Those pesky voices…
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I don’t typically do book recommendations here. I’ll make an exception for Standing on the Shoulders by Tim Brand. With uncommon tenderness and transparency, Tim traces his journey with his father, Denny, through the final six weeks of Denny’s life. Into this six-week walk, Tim skillfully weaves the story of Denny’s remarkable life and legacy. […]
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Someone asked why I often use the word “invite” when I talk about how Jesus brought people around him. For example, Jesus “invites” us to serve kids rescued from human trafficking. The point of the question, I think, was that for followers of Jesus things like serving orphans really aren’t optional. And that’s true. Jesus […]
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Critic or creator…which will we choose?
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