Value-Truth
In each of my friends there is something that only some other friend can fully bring out. By myself I am not large enough to call the whole man into activity; I want other lights than my own to show all his facets... Hence true Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth, if only the
... See moreLord Jesus, Shepherd and Warrior, carry me as your lamb.
Break me where I am proud like a king.
Teach me to shepherd those entrusted to me — gently, patiently, faithfully.
Teach me to fight as your warrior — resisting idols, confronting injustice, laying down comfort for your kingdom.
Let my small strength foreshadow your great justice,
until the day
... See moreSovereign God, I want to claim you for my cause, but you will not be made a mascot for my squad; you call me to your kingdom. Rule me by your Word and Spirit so that more and more I may stand on the holy ground of obedience to you. In the name of Christ, amen.
PRAYER — BC 27
King Jesus, thank you that your church is not confined to the people we think should populate our pews and fill our Bible studies. You call scandalous saints and surprising sinners marked not by sterling moral credentials but by a brazen faith in the gospel. Give me the eyes to see those unlikely people who recognize your kingdom when... See more
King Jesus, thank you that your church is not confined to the people we think should populate our pews and fill our Bible studies. You call scandalous saints and surprising sinners marked not by sterling moral credentials but by a brazen faith in the gospel. Give me the eyes to see those unlikely people who recognize your kingdom when... See more
Make your mood, or it makes you.
PRAYER
for the church to work for the common good and benefit of all people
for deep care, bold love, and rich community to be experienced in the church
for elders and other leaders
PRAYER — WC 14.2
Ancient of Days, I don't have enough days in my lifetime to see the complete fulfillment of your kingdom vision. But give me the faith to embrace and act on... See more
for the church to work for the common good and benefit of all people
for deep care, bold love, and rich community to be experienced in the church
for elders and other leaders
PRAYER — WC 14.2
Ancient of Days, I don't have enough days in my lifetime to see the complete fulfillment of your kingdom vision. But give me the faith to embrace and act on... See more
Most arguments are ego competitions disguised as truth-seeking.
Learning to say “you’re probably right” will save you a lot of time and energy.
Learning to say “you’re probably right” will save you a lot of time and energy.
The Anti-Laws of Christian Behavior
- Prautēs - strength under control
- Devotion to Jesus’ and his way - not power nor prestige or ‘wins’
- Laying down one’s life for the good of others - give yourself away
- Trust in God’s provision
- Thirst for justice, hate evil
- Beware of temptations/distractions
Those of us who desire to foster a politics of forgiveness might feel like our commitments are easily overwhelmed by the violence of this age. But this is precisely the time when we need to do everything possible to root ourselves in this alternative form of politics. And for those of us who find our identity and the world’s ultimate logic in the... See more