some thoughts

In the Kingdom expansion enterprise, there can be only victory, distraction, or cowardice; failure is not an option because failure is not possible. The glory of God is at stake.

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This week I’m going to refer you to some excellent articles I came across a few days ago on boundless.org–what with ATF this weekend, it’s been a mad house this week. We’ll be taking over 130 people this year!!
Article 1: The Hazards of Reading on a Battlefied - Walt RussellMr. Russell writes on authorial intention–that […]

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What Is Truth and Why Does it Matter?: “The thing that is either true or false is not a sentence, but a proposition.”
This idea is great: a proposition, whether spoken or written, is (or at least can be) a truth-bearing proposition. If scripture is God-breathed–”what more can he say than he hath already said?” God’s […]

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John Frame: Preaching, Ethics, and Biblical Theology
This is good.

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Robert Kemp on Art
I don’t know if I blogged my ideas about art or journaled them, but many of my ideas are presented in this article. Kemp said “Non-believers might distort, mutilate and manipulate God’s revelation in their work, but I believe there will be some elements of truth conveyed.” I thought of Jackson Pollack; […]

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Defending the Faith (Apologetics)
Apparently the idea of “taking every thought captive” is a pretty common one in the world of apologetics…check out book titles here.
hm. oh well.

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“I just don’t know what I’m supposed to do with my life.”
Have you ever heard that? Ever said it? I’ve probably said it as often as I’ve heard it. Many people in their twenties are in the same spot: big passion, small direction. Desires are strong to live for something worthwhile, lasting, and enjoyable—maybe even […]

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John Frame: Unregenerate Knowledge of God
This is the first time I’ve ever seen (I think) anyone use 1 Corinthians 10:5 in this way–as not inner thought life control, but on the offensive and against ideas and worldviews that conflict with Christianity. See page 3; first full paragraph. (Pretty cool!)
just a thought.

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Only one life, ‘twil soon be past:only what’s done for Christ will last.
This blog has been set up to facilitate the continued discussion of the heart and vision of the ONELIFE community which was born in Biddeford, ME on 9.17.2004 at New Life Church. It will also be a repository for past and future email […]

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Last night I was so close to giving up on nearly all things in life save breathing. I read myself to sleep with Elliot’s Slow and Certain Light; with that and my God singing over me as I slept, I awoke this morning greatly refreshed, renewed, and at peace.
I awoke with the thought, “where, Lord, […]

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