Monthly Archives: March 2012

Meditations on coming out of slavery into freedom (Exodus 4 and 5)

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

4:31 And the people believed; and when they heard that the LORD had visited the people of Israel and that he had seen their affliction, they bowed their heads and worshiped. When God speaks, we worship him. A sign we … Continue reading →

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Guest Repost From Jon Foreman of Switchfoot: Possessed by Truth

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot gave me permission to repost this blog. . . or at least his publicist said he gave me permission. Either way, thought I’d share this thought provoking post on being possessed by truth. Possessed By Truth … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Prosperity is Rooted in Giving God Our First and Best Fruit!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Humans have a tremendous capacity to bear fruit. Genesis shows us that God has blessed humanity with the ability to “be fruitful and multiply” (Gen 1:28). Although our fruitfulness and our very existence is a gift from God, we frequently … Continue reading →

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Making Time for Growth and God

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

I’m not an early riser. In fact, I’m barely a riser! I will not get up early unless an alarm clock is blaring or my kids are bouncing up and down on my stomach. Unlike most bedside clocks, children do … Continue reading →

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An Apology to SNL’s Andy Samberg

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

An Apology to SNL’s Andy Samberg My apologies to Andy Samberg. I few months back I wrote a quick post about my dislike of Andy Samberg’s SNL Digital Short, “Wish it Would Rain.” To convey my disdain of that particular … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus the Leader

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Luke 6:46-49 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a … Continue reading →

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Dream Led. . .

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Dream woke me up this morning. Dream said, “better follow me today.” I said “Why?” Dream paused and smiled, “You know why Doug. I made you, I formed you, you are hopelessly mine.” I said to dream, “Are you God?” … Continue reading →

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Radical Faith: Is There Any Other?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

The Bible is a radical document. When we read and believe the Word, it messes up our lives. The Word of the Lord will not serve our interests. Scripture was written to advance God’s interests. Consequently, a heavy dose of … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Blame the Rebel for the Rebellion, Not the Leader!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

It’s easy for pastors to fall into an irrational logic concerning their worth and role as a minister of the gospel. I’ve often joked with fellow ministers about the seemingly thankless role of the senior pastor. If the church grows, … Continue reading →

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Suffering the Mariners: A Spiritual Journey

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

With the Seattle Mariner baseball season on the horizon, it seems like a good time to talk about suffering and endurance. Last year’s Mariner advertising slogan was “Ready to play.” Unfortunately, they forgot to complete the slogan with an adverb … Continue reading →

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