One’s worldview is the lens through which they view the world around them. What lens do you use with people who are ethnically, economically, politically, or spiritually different from you? What determines the value you place on other people? Is it your political party, your ethnic identity, the region in which you live, or your …
On a “Mission” From God?
You old enough to have seen The Blues Brothers movie and remember the repeated claim. "We're on a mission from God!"? Well, if you know Jesus, you ARE on a mission from God, called the Great Commission to "Go and make disciples." Here is a brief talk on what it means to be a missional …
The Hose and Charlie Kirk
The Northern California summers are hot, to the tune of 100+ most days. When I was a kid playing out in the sweltering heat, the quickest place to get hydrated was the hose that had been laying out in the sun for hours. (Just so you young folks know, nobody had water bottles in those …
It’s a Co-Mission
“Living on mission isn’t just one of our many activities. It’s our very identity. We’re a sent people, dispatched into the world bearing his message. It’s less about busying ourselves with church work and more about shadowing him in his mission. “God could well have chosen to advance his kingdom without our partnership. He doesn’t …
War Gets a Promotion
Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war. (Psalm 120:6-7) No doubt you’re aware that the president has issued his 202nd executive order (in eight months) to demote defense and promote war in its place.* Is it a simple photo op, …
