I found this excerpt in the Read the Spirit blog. I can’t wait to read Eugene H. Peterson’s new book on the vocation of pastor. I love what he says in this passage! EXCERPT OF “THE PASTOR: A MEMOIR” NEW FROM EUGENE H. PETERSON North American culture does not offer congenial conditions in which to […]
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How I Understand and Communicate God’s Kingdom
A Theology of Presence Christian theology must be rooted in the abiding presence of God. Theology done well flows from authentic relationship. God speaks, God moves, God leads and we respond. Christian theology is initiated by our resurrect Christ through the guiding power of the Holy Spirit. God’s presence enlivens His sacred Word. The Bible […]
True Visionary Leadership Flows from God
There have been many words written about vision. From vision casting, to vision statements, to visionaries, the world is full of vision. On many different occasions I’ve been asked to describe my vision or the vision for Evergreen Foursquare Church. My first response is usually an issue of clarification. “What do you mean by vision?” […]
A Junior High Love Triangle with Soundtrack
In eighth grade I fell in love with two Stephanies. Which really isn’t saying much, since in the early eighties 1 out of every 5 girls was named Stephanie. A week before the school dance, word reached me that both Stephanies had indicated to close friends that they might possible want to “go with” me. […]
Living in the Ever Gray State
If you’ve lived through at least one Northwest winter, you’ve confronted the concept of gray. Gray usually hits me when I’m driving the interstate on a particularly drippy afternoon. This week I had one of those gray days. I was driving I-5, continually adjusting the rate of my intermittently oscillating windshield wipers. I just couldn’t […]
Managing the Cat Preserve
I’m on day two of five days without my family. My wife and kids headed out of town for a ski vacation while I’m stuck at the homestead taking care of the cattle. Actually, we don’t own any cattle, but we do have two cats, two mice, a turtle, and possibly two goldfish. The possibility […]
The End is Near (Once Again)
Nothing itches the ears like end times. Unfortunately, most of our discussions concerning the “last days” have revolved around who will be left behind. Interest spiked at the turn of the century, but for the most part, we are as last day ignorant as ever. You might ask “What’s wrong with a healthy ignorance of […]
Christ is the Answer to the Fullness of God
Christ is the answer. There is no other path. . .no other way to the fullness of God! Freedom is rooted in the cross of Jesus Christ. God came embodied as man. In Jesus, grace took on flesh. In Christ, love took a breath. The hands of Christ extended the will of God into the […]
Live According to The Spirit, Not According to The Flesh
Romans 8:5-11 (ESV) (v. 5) “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.” To understand Romans 8 it is important to look at the full implications of the phrases […]
A Blog for Dummies
I’m not a big fan of the “For Dummies” publishing empire. Let’s just say if “Home Repair for Dummies” put on a concert, I wouldn’t buy a ticket. For those of you unfamiliar with the “For Dummies” genre, these books exist to educate the ignorant and easily confused masses. Therefore, these mentoring manuscripts cover almost […]