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Thomas Oden (1931-2016), in his own word (fn*): “The heart of my story is that the first part of 40 years of my life, I was way, way out there on a path that I had to go on in order to come back like the prodigal son to the father,” Oden told Al Mohler,Continue reading “Thomas Oden”

INTRO: God gives us a new clarity when we come to Him. We begin to see life a whole lot better. We see ourselves. We see our problems. We see our past, our present, our future. Everything gets a little clearer the closer you get to God. This morning I want to talk about seeingContinue reading “SEEING YOURSELF AS GOD SEES YOU
Seeing Through God’s Eyes”

https://youtu.be/kkUV6ePaM8o https://youtu.be/Idze_Mg3P2U https://youtu.be/FrvwBXfsa8o “Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love?’ These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow nowContinue reading “Henri Nouwen”

Matthew 25:14-17 For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at onceContinue reading “The 521 Profile: The Two Talent Man”

The 521 Profile: The Five Talent Man Then the man who had been given the five talents… The largest measure of gifts, the most trusted, the most faithful, responsible and honest. This is a brief profile that we can build, based on how he behaved, and responded in his master’s absence, and what he didContinue reading “The 521 Profile: The Five Talent Man”

10.15.17 – 10.22.17 The 521 (Intro) What are we doing with what we have been given? Are we giving life to others, or are we squeezing that life out of them? Are we maximizing and multiplying our time, talent, and treasure? What is our plan for using what God has given to us for leadingContinue reading “The 521 – Introduction”

“I’m not going to tell you I care, I’m just going to show you…” Entry 8 Alright… lets get this caring thing straight. Caring for a friend in tragic crisis, suffering, or affliction does not mean fixing or making the crisis, suffering, or affliction go away. Caring is caring – not fixing. Caring is anContinue reading “Job Entry #8”

“It just makes me want to cuss… But that wouldn’t help now would it? I think I’ll pray instead.” Entry 7 Stumbling for ways to verbalize and teach biblical truth that I have known for quite sometime in ways that are understandable and connective to people is a real process for me – some callContinue reading “Job Entry #7”

“In all brutal honesty I sometimes think the distance I create from those who suffer is like an abyss that is filled with darkness – I just can’t go there.” Entry 6 Distance. Why do I find myself consciously and subconsciously looking for ways to distance myself from friends when there is suffering and despairContinue reading “Job Entry #6”

“That sounds harsh. But isn’t it really honest? In our day I think honest has become the new harsh. So if I really care about you, then I lie to you?” Entry 5 Friendship is a bit of a paradox in that we get both the best and the worst advice and comfort from friends.Continue reading “Job Entry #5”