Creative Space for Wanderers
Today’s Our Daily Bread referenced which includes the phrase, “and He chose you, their descendants, above all the nations.” In reading the Bible, the concept of the “chosen people” is a consistent theme. Many times we read about the people chosen by God, but today the thought that jumped out is this: they weren’t chosen …
For some strange reason this morning I find myself thinking about my dad. Getting choked up just thinking about the strong, consistent, joyful man of God my father was during his time on earth. Perhaps reading the Brett Andrews post about the passing of his dad and the kind words he said. I dunno. I’m …
Are we keeping score? Outsiders are skeptical about our desire to put another notch in our belts and “get someone saved for Jesus!” Our methods for implementing the Great Commission () is tempered by the hypocrisy was discussed in the previous chapter. Only one-quarter of young outsiders firmly perceive that Christianity offers them “hope for …
One of the most often cited reasons for steering away from Christianity: we’re just a bunch of hypocrites! Eighty-five percent of young outsiders have had sufficient exposure to Christians and churches that they conclude present-day Christianity is hypocritical.1 Who cares? The research seems to suggest that Busters and Mosaics agree that Christians are hypocrites, but they …
The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy Seal, by Eric Greitens Founder of The Mission Continues, Eric Greitens was inspired to launch the organization by his experience visiting Marines and soldiers who were wounded in combat after returning home from service in Iraq. Without exception, each service member expressed an unwavering desire to …
Generation Gap Widening This chapter provides more background into the rest of the book and provides an introduction to the next six chapters. One of the interesting dichotomies is the strong desire for Mosaics and Busters to be part of a tribe while maintaining fierce individualism–perhaps disturbing is a better term. Fewer than one out …
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unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity…and Why It Matters David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons Hope Fellowship is using this book for it’s Connection Groups to discuss scriptural truths that provide a stronger foundation in Christ and His Word. It’s an interesting study that provides insight into what our society really thinks about Christians. Table …
Full questions: #8. How can I trust in Christianity when so many Christians are hypocrites? #9. Why are Christians to judgmental toward everyone who doesn’t agree with them? Summary Mittelberg begins by relating how an actor’s job is to portray someone based on a script and story–it’s their job. Our lives should reflect who we …
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